As of 14 March, the South African Department of Health has reported 69 761 cases and 139 deaths in KwaZulu Natal province.
Intersectoral collaboration at the national and provincial levels is continuing between the departments of health and other government departments, academic institutions, professional bodies, NGOs and members of the community to contain the spread. Production and dissemination of health education materials and training for health care staff are also being carried out
Source: World Health Organization. Outbreak News, Cholera, Update 18, March 16, 2001.