China News Service, September 15. According to the website of the Chinese Embassy in Syria, cases of cholera have recently appeared in many places in Syria. According to the Syrian Ministry of Health on the 13th, the cases were distributed mainly in Aleppo, Hasakah, Deir ez-Zor, There were also confirmed cases in the province of Latakia and in the capital Damascus. WHO has warned that the risk of cholera transmission in Syria is extremely high.
Cholera is an acute infectious disease, which is transmitted mainly through unclean water and food. Patients often experience symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and a high fever. Severe and delayed treatment can lead to death.
The Chinese Embassy in Syria reminds Chinese citizens in Syria to pay attention to their eating habits and personal hygiene, to improve their hygiene awareness, not to eat raw food or drink raw water, and to seek medical attention as soon as possible. possible if they suspect symptoms. In case of an emergency, please contact the embassy in time and we will be available to assist you.
Emergency number in Syria: 110
Global Consolare Protection and Service Emergency Hotline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (24 hours): + 86-10-12308 or + 86-10-59913991
Embassy and Consular Protection and Assistance Tel: + 963-944265018
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