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WHO Africa reported 4,320 cholera cases and 56 deaths in Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe in the year's first six weeks, over seven times higher, driven by cyclones, floods and displacement. What should Thai shelters prepare?
WHO Africa reported on 26 February 2026 4,320 cases and 56 deaths from 1 January to 15 February, versus 586 cases a year earlier, with Mozambique at 90%.
Drivers were cyclones, floods, damaged infrastructure and poor water and sanitation for displaced people; WHO called for scaled-up vaccination, surveillance and water and sanitation services.
Thai disaster shelters after major floods may lack toilets and safe drinking water. Cholera is prevented by clean water, sanitation and vaccination as health officials advise, and treated with rehydration. Foggers do not treat drinking water; cleaning toilets and food distribution areas reduces surface contamination.

Highlights: German Airofog brand, 800 W motor, 15-30 micron droplets, 5 L tank, works with water-based disinfectants
Best for: Indoor fogging of medium to large buildings such as offices, schools and hospitals
Why it ranks here: Fogs shared toilets and shelter kitchens when empty
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Highlights: UK disinfectant that meets EN 14476 and is trusted by NHS England according to the product page, available for foggers and as a spray
Best for: Use with ULV foggers in hospitals, clinics, hotels and offices
Why it ranks here: Wipes taps, door handles and toilets
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Highlights: 30 wipes per pack, easy to carry for instant wiping of touch points
Best for: Wiping handles, desks and phones during the day
Why it ranks here: Use after soap handwashing or when clean water is unavailable
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Highlights: German Airofog brand, 15-30 micron droplets, 5 L tank, only 3.1 kg for easy handheld use
Best for: Small to medium rooms, clinics, homes, guest rooms and vans
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Highlights: 4.1 hp engine, 12 L chemical tank, reach up to 12 m, droplets under 30 microns
Best for: Large outdoor areas, warehouses, factories, farms and markets
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Highlights: Longray 2680A-II, 800 W motor, 6 L tank, adjustable 5-50 micron droplets, about 5 kg according to supplier data
Best for: Shops, classrooms, guest rooms and daily fogging
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Highlights: Uses steam above 100°C with no chemicals, ideal for fabrics and crevices sprays cannot reach
Best for: Mattresses, sofas, curtains, hotel beds and bedbug treatment
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Highlights: From the same family as HLD4H, recommended by WHD for homes, kindergartens and childcare centres according to its website
Best for: Homes, childcare centres, kindergartens and offices
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Highlights: 50 L tank, mist reach up to 10 m, adjustable output
Best for: Communities, villages, estates and medium farms
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Highlights: 18 hp engine, 75 L tank, mist reach up to 10 m
Best for: Large areas such as municipalities, industrial estates and big farms
See product and price - click here| Rank | Product | Type | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIROFOG U260 | Electric ULV fogger | Indoor fogging of medium to large buildings such as offices, schools and hospitals |
| 2 | CHEMGENE HLD4H | High-level medical-grade disinfectant | Use with ULV foggers in hospitals, clinics, hotels and offices |
| 3 | WELLGIENIC | Disinfecting wet wipes | Wiping handles, desks and phones during the day |
| 4 | AIROFOG U240 | Lightweight electric ULV fogger | Small to medium rooms, clinics, homes, guest rooms and vans |
| 5 | SOLO PORT 423 | Backpack mist blower | Large outdoor areas, warehouses, factories, farms and markets |
| 6 | ULV 2680A | Value electric ULV fogger | Shops, classrooms, guest rooms and daily fogging |
| 7 | STEMAR | Disinfecting steam cleaner | Mattresses, sofas, curtains, hotel beds and bedbug treatment |
| 8 | CHEMGENE HLD4L | Disinfectant for homes and children's areas | Homes, childcare centres, kindergartens and offices |
| 9 | AIROFOG UM2 | Truck-mounted fogger, 2 nozzles | Communities, villages, estates and medium farms |
| 10 | AIROFOG UM4 | Truck-mounted fogger, 4 nozzles | Large areas such as municipalities, industrial estates and big farms |
Before: Too few toilets and unsafe water let diarrhoea cases climb fast.
After: Safe water, enough toilets and separated patients.
If buying equipment is not practical or the area is too large, use the World Health Disinfection disinfection service or ozone treatment service. The team wears full protective equipment, chooses products to suit the germ and surface, and reports after the job.
Q: Can foggers prevent cholera? A: They don't make water safe. Cholera is prevented by clean water, sanitation and vaccines; foggers are for surfaces and spaces only.
Q: How long before the area can be used? A: After ULV fogging, areas are typically usable about 30 minutes later. For ozone treatment, no people or pets may be inside and the room must be ventilated before use.
Q: Can I get a tax invoice? A: Yes. Tax invoices are issued and 3% withholding tax is supported. Call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.
Follow disease updates from Thailand's Department of Disease Control (hotline 1422) and the World Health Organization. Disinfection reduces germs in the environment and is not medical treatment; anyone with symptoms should see a doctor.
Southern Africa shows disasters and displacement accelerate cholera. Shelters that manage water and toilets well save lives.
Keywords: cholera, displacement, flooding, water sanitation, AIROFOGU260, germ elimination service