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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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