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December 22, 2024
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Hospitals overwhelmed as Mayotte battles aftermath of cyclone Chido

Cyclone Chido that hit French territory Mayotte a week ago, has damaged homes, hospitals, and infrastructure, forcing the medical staff at Mayotte’s main hospital in Mamoudzou to triage patients due to a lack of space and resources.Dr. Roger Serhal, chief of obstetrics and gynaecology, said to the Associated Press that 40% of the hospital’s rooms […]

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Cyclone Chido slams into Mozambique

MAPUTO: Cyclone Chido slammed into Mozambique early Sunday, bringing gale-force winds and heavy rain after leaving a trail of death and destruction in France’s Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte.The cyclone appeared to have intensified as it crossed the Mozambique Channel overnight to make landfall around 40 kilometres (25 miles) south of the northern city of […]