Cholera outbreak in Haiti 'stabilising'

Health officials have said there are signs that the cholera outbreak in central Haiti may be stabilising. Although the death toll moved past 250, according to BBC News.

With more than 3,000 people infected, fewer cases have been reported.

Five were detected on Saturday in the capital, Port-au-Prince, but they were quickly diagnosed and isolated.

Officials say the disease is a serious threat to the 1.3 million survivors of January's earthquake who are living in tented camps surrounding the city.

The poor sanitary conditions make them vulnerable to cholera, which is caused by bacteria transmitted through contaminated water or food.

Cholera causes diarrhoea and vomiting leading to severe dehydration, and can kill quickly if left untreated through rehydration and antibiotics.