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Ethiopia launches mass cholera vaccination in Gambella amid rising death toll
Addis Standard  |  Apr 01, 2025

The deteriorating health situation has been exacerbated by escalating political tension in South Sudan, which has driven thousands of displaced people...

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.

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...

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.

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 approves new oral cholera vaccine amid global shortages
Amina Wako  |  Apr 20, 2024

This is crucial in preventing, limiting, and controlling cholera outbreaks, particularly in countries facing dire shortcomings in disease prevention a...

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