Mayotte cyclone: health services in ruins as rescuers race to reach survivors
Briefly

The cyclone that hit Mayotte has left health services on the territory in tatters, with major water damage affecting the hospital's surgical and emergency units.
Rescuers race against time to reach survivors after Cyclone Chido devastated the territory, causing extensive damage to infrastructure, including the airport and communication links.
The final death toll from Cyclone Chido is expected to be close to a thousand, with hospitals, schools, and homes totaling devastated throughout Mayotte.
As authorities began assessing the disaster's scale, a first aid plane with three tonnes of medical supplies reached Mayotte, providing crucial support.
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