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Three people die following cholera outbreak in Kisumu
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 27, 2025

Health officials believe contaminated water and poor sanitation are key contributors to the crisis.

Nearly 700 dead as South Sudan battles worst cholera outbreak since independence
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

According to UNICEF, 40,000 cases of cholera were reported from late September to March 18, 2025 making it the worst outbreak the country has faced in...

Over 200 fall ill in Kisii as health authorities investigate mystery outbreak
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 03, 2025

The mysterious illness has left residents experiencing severe diarrhea with bloody stools, fever, and intense headaches, with symptoms persisting for...

Contaminated water crisis fuels deadly cholera outbreak in Sudan as cases surpass 1,400
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 23, 2025

Health officials have linked the crisis to contaminated drinking water, following a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attack that disrupted the city’s main w...

Threat of disease in DRC "multiplied" by conflict, WHO says
Reuters  |  Feb 09, 2025

Vaccination programmes were partially restored on February 5, after the M23 declared a ceasefire, however, the situation remains "tense and volatile",...

Cholera crisis deepens in South Sudan as cases surge past 24,000
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 01, 2025

The initial cases were traced to refugees fleeing the conflict in Sudan, but the situation has worsened as the disease spread rapidly across the count...

71,000 drought-related “excess” deaths may have occurred in Somalia between 2022 and 2024
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 22, 2025

The drought affected 7.9 million people—nearly half the population of the country—and brought the country to the brink of famine.

Cholera epidemic claims 3,747 lives in Africa in 2024, with Sudan leading fatalities - Africa CDC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Kenya, although less severely affected, has reported 300 cases and three deaths.

Hygiene promotion campaign seeks to prevent cholera outbreak in Marsabit
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 10, 2024

Food for the Hungry launched a comprehensive hygiene promotion campaign, reaching 1,976 households in the North Horr and Moyale sub-counties.

Cholera suspected as cause of mystery deaths in besieged Sudan town
Reuters  |  Nov 15, 2024

While local activists say that more than 300 people have died, a group of Hilaliya residents in the diaspora provided a list of more than 400 fataliti...

Conflict, climate change, and poor hygiene practices fuel cholera resurgence
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 23, 2024

Cholera's resurgence extends beyond technical failures; it is deeply intertwined with broader systemic issues such as conflict, climate change, and so...

Nigeria reports 359 cholera deaths from January to September
Reuters  |  Oct 07, 2024

NCDC said 359 people had died between January and September, compared to 106 during the same period last year.

Aid teams cite huge challenges in tackling new Sudan cholera outbreak
UN News  |  Aug 24, 2024

WHO also warned that at least 12 of Sudan’s 18 states now face three or more disease outbreaks of cholera in addition to malaria, measles and/or dengu...

Cholera spreads as Sudan grapples with rains and displacement
Reuters  |  Aug 23, 2024

The current outbreak is centred in Kassala and Gedaref states, which host 1.2 million displaced people.

2,300 cholera deaths reported as global outbreak deepens amid vaccine shortage
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 16, 2024

In January 2023, WHO classified the global cholera resurgence as a grade three emergency, the highest level for internal emergencies.

WHO official: More than 300 cholera deaths reported in Sudan
Reuters  |  Aug 16, 2024

WHO official Margaret Harris said in a media call that 11,327 cholera cases with 316 deaths had been reported.

City Hall launches crackdown on CBD kiosks for hygiene violation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2024

Nairobi County officials stated that the discoloured, unidentifiable hue was indicative of prolonged neglect and unsanitary conditions.

Lamu residents urged to improve hygiene to contain cholera outbreak
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 02, 2024

Lamu Water Company is facing an acute water shortage, which has led residents to rely on open, shallow wells.

Cholera outbreak claims 145 lives in Somalia amid ongoing health crisis
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 31, 2024

The cholera outbreak, attributed to prolonged rainfall in October and November 2023, and flash floods, has led to a total of 15,938 reported cases in...

Cholera outbreak in Lamu County claims two lives, affects 50 others
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 17, 2024

To prevent the spread of cholera, residents have been urged to ensure water safety by boiling or treating it with chlorine or other disinfectants.

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