Around 400 sick and 8 dead so far CHOLERA IS CAUSING HAVOC, THE GOVERNMENT IS BURYING ITS HEAD IN THE SAND From the districts CHOLERA IS CAUSING HAVOC, THE GOVERNMENT IS BURYING ITS HEAD IN THE SAND During Friday evening in our country 75 new cases of the disease were also recorded. In the last 48 hours there have been 100 sick people. The total number of cases has reached 385, while 8 people have died. Shkodra, with 207 cases, has the highest number of patients. The disease has spread through this city and the surrounding villages. The hospitals of Shkodra, Tirana, Durrës and Lezha have been placed on alert. Last night measures were taken to isolate the sick and disinfect the affected areas. Residents were advised to boil water and avoid unsafe food. However, the lack of information and the slow response of state institutions has increased panic among the population. In many areas, basic medicines and means for treating the infected are lacking. Doctors are calling for urgent supplies of serum, antibiotics and disinfectant materials. In some villages the use of well water has been temporarily suspended. Local authorities say they are working to halt the spread of the epidemic, but the rate of new cases remains alarming. (To be continued on page 3)

Ghaze Ministry of Health Cholera has broken out under [?] trentimin (To be continued on page 3) The cholera virus has broken out very rapidly in our country. The disease is spreading especially in the northern areas and in several urban centers where sanitary conditions are poor. Health authorities say that measures are being taken, but the situation is serious.

Laç (To be continued on page 3) In this district there have been additional suspected cholera cases. Local doctors have requested extra help to cope with the situation and to organize epidemiological checks. Residents have been advised to follow strict hygiene measures.

From the districts Korçë The number of the sick is rising The situation appears serious with the increase in new cases. Local health structures are facing a shortage of capacity and medicines. Checks and advice for the population have been stepped up. M. MEKO

(To be continued on page 3) Socialist deputies have reacted to the latest developments and to the way the situation in the country is being managed. They have called for institutional accountability and more effective measures to protect citizens.

(To be continued on page 3) The article addresses the human cost of the crisis and the inability of those in power to act decisively. According to the text, citizens are paying with their lives for the consequences of the lack of a functioning state.

Vlorë In the context of the spread of the disease, the authors call for greater hygiene care in the family and in public places. The importance of clean water, handwashing, and safe food preparation is emphasized. M. MEKO

is a severe disease, highly contagious, - this must be known, - this must be prevented, - this must be fought, - this must be treated. The pathogen of cholera. It is the cholera vibrio. It spreads through boiled water, through properly cooked foods and foods stored in a clean manner. Its outcome is resolved in the digestive tract, especially through diarrhoea.

Shkodër—Malesi e Madhe—Pukë There are no cholera cases, but that does not mean that preventive prophylactic measures should not be taken (To be continued on page 3) Shkodër—Malesi e Madhe—Pukë There are no cholera cases, but that does not mean that preventive prophylactic measures should not be taken (To be continued on page 3) Shkodra e Madhe [?]—A. D. Today's cholera is like the one of hair (To be continued on page 3) Korçë—Dives into the people [?] THANAS DINO We are all affected by cholera, but that does not mean that hygienic and sanitation measures should not be taken (To be continued on page 3) Kukës—Albanians and the Dutch [?] maintain cleanliness (To be continued on page 3) Lushnjë [?]—The cities of Vlorë—Tirana From last night's dinner at Rinas Airport [?] closed (To be continued on page 3)