The outbreak of cholera in Somalia has close links to climate change.

In the past week alone, the disease has claimed the lives of 9 Somalis, which is the highest weekly tally since the start of the year.

The disease broke out in the East African nation early this year.

Thus far, it has killed 54 people in Somalia out of the 4,400 confirmed cases since the beginning of the year.

Furthermore, authorities recorded 2,605 of the confirmed cases as children under 5 years.

The outbreak is the result of flooding that rocked Somalia from October to December last year.

Heavy El Nino rains last year destroyed toilets, latrines, and all manner of infrastructure around the country.

Consequently, this situation forced communities into open defecation.