One week after the brutal Hurricane Matthew passed by Haiti, the country is still experiencing a lot of loss. It has been said that the latest hurricane is worse compared to the 2012 Hurricane Sandy.

In Irish Times report, many communities in the country have been tragically affected by the hurricane. Most are submerged in flood waters and many houses have lost their walls and roofs. About 30-40 percent of the people have been displaced.

As of writing, the death toll from the destructive hurricane already rose to more than 1,000. Aside from that, many families are now facing starvation and sickness. If relief efforts won't increase, the death toll will be expected to rise.

According to CNN, the hurricane also accelerated the existing cholera epidemic in the country. Interim President Jocelerme Privert said in an interview that the government was already trying to avoid the spread of the disease. However, the storm's assault accelerated it.

Since the hurricane hit the country, 13 people have been reported dead. The United Nations is now involved in helping eradicate the disease in the country.

Haiti has one of the highest cholera cases in the world. The disease has killed almost 10,000 people in the country since 2010.

Cholera spreads through food and water contamination. It can cause severe diarrhea and vomiting. A person can die due to extreme dehydration if not treated quickly.

Cases of cholera have been most apparent in the departments of Sud and Grand-Anse. Health Ministry representative at Haiti's National Emergency Center, Rene Domersant told CNN that there are currently 128 confirmed cases of cholera in the country. These patients are now under observations and are currently receiving medical care.

The government is now focused on managing the emergency response in order to prevent more deaths. This will also help in ensuring that the families are provided with the basic necessities to help them survive in the coming weeks.

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