Interview with Anja Borojevic, MSF Water and Sanitation Expert

A cholera outbreak has been declared in Mozambique
In the wake of Cyclone Idai and catastrophic floods

Waterborne diseases are already coming and it means that the health of the people is in danger.

The first action when we arrived in such an emergency is to assess, as fast as possible, where the priorities are.

The priorities are basically everywhere, concerning the water and sanitation.

People don’t have water and people don’t have any latrines, any toilets.

We are supporting three health structures that are receiving the patients.

So far, MSF is treating more than 200 patients per day

We are providing potable water, sanitation, and improving hygiene. And for the community we are assessing where we can do well cleaning and water distribution.

The problem is that the city is around 500,000 people, so to reach every part is very difficult.

The challenge will be actually to reach the most remote areas, which are some still flooded, to be able to support with water supply, sanitation and everything we can regarding health.