According to the Government of Mozambique, the current death toll is 640 people. An estimated 250,000 people in Mozambique are seeking shelter in 97 camps. In the capital city, Maputo, approximately 4,000 displaced people are seeking shelter in four schools and a factory. The largest refugee camp is in Chaquelane, about 100 miles northeast of Maputo, where an estimated 57,000 people are reported to be seeking safety and shelter. Most camps are in desperate need of necessities including food and water.
Malaria is rampant in most.
In Chaquelane, at least 300 malaria cases are seen daily. All rights reserved.