Malawi's government has made an appeal for support to help fight a cholera outbreak that has so far killed hundreds of people.

The outbreak began in March 2022 but has become acute lately. It has spread to nearly all of Malawi's 28 districts.

In a statement, the government appealed for support in medical supplies and support to schools' sanitation facilities.

It also appealed for chlorine, oral rehydration salts and cash.

But the announcement has been criticised for urging potential donors to contact the national co-ordinator through a gmail address instead of an email address with a government domain.