The United Nations has said that additional funds are needed to fight the major cholera outbreak in the West African nation of Guinea Bissau, which has affected over 12,220 people and has killed 201 since May.
The outbreak shows no sign of abating and Veronique Taveau, UNICEF spokeswoman says this outbreak of cholera has been exceptionally difficult to control. She added that more than half of the cases are in the capital of Bissau but the disease has spread to all provinces since it started in mid-May.