Field Note: Multisectoral Response to a Nationwide Cholera Outbreak in Mozambique
This Field Note details Mozambique’s extensive cholera outbreak from September 2022 to June 2023, exacerbated by Cyclone Freddy in March 20231. It highlights the challenges faced and solutions implemented by UNICEF in leading the multisectoral response, emphasizing the importance of risk communication, WASH initiatives, and infection prevention. The report also outlines lessons learned and recommends actions for future preparedness and response during low transmission periods and outbreaks. It underscores the need for coordinated efforts, capacity building, supply pre-positioning, and community engagement to effectively manage and prevent cholera outbreaks. The document is a collaborative effort by UNICEF Mozambique’s WASH and other sections, sharing insights to improve cholera intervention strategies.
