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Local Muslim traditions dictate rapid burials, which could further complicate efforts to track the number of casualties and missing individuals. The Health Minister has noted that the cyclone has wreaked havoc on health services, with the main hospital suffering severe damage and many health centers rendered inoperable. The health crisis is compounded by the cyclone's impact on infrastructure, including Mayotte's airport, which sustained major damage and hindered transportation and relief efforts.