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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...

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.

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.

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.

Lamu County wins 2024 Averted Disaster Award for flood, cholera response
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 01, 2024

The World Bank highlighted the crucial role of the Lamu Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) during the severe flooding and cholera outbreak that hit the...

WHO, Japan partner to support over 900,000 people affected by floods in Somalia
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 12, 2024

WHO in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Human Services, aims to mitigate the health effects of recurrent climate shocks, food insecurity,...

OCHA allocates Sh266 million for urgent cholera response in Somalia
Mary Wambui  |  May 27, 2024

The funding will help contain the scourge that has claimed more than 120 lives since January and affected more than 10,000 others, according to data f...

Ethiopia humanitarian crisis: UNICEF says 8.85 million children out of school
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2024

According to the report released on May 20, some 6,770 schools have been damaged and 6,410 closed, while 10.31 million people need humanitarian aid.

Somalia cholera outbreak: UN steps up response as death toll hits 120
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 20, 2024

The UN's response includes deploying medical teams, providing clean water, and improving sanitation facilities to curb the spread of the disease.

Fears over learners' safety ahead of schools reopening as River Tana breaches banks
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 12, 2024

Tana River County Commissioner David Koskei however notes that children from schools affected by the floods will be hosted by neighbouring schools, wh...

OPINION: Flood crisis needs urgent action to protect lives and livelihoods
Amina Boru  |  May 11, 2024

There is a need for the construction of dams and retention ponds to reduce flood peaks and provide a more stable water source during the dry season.

UN warns of impending flood threat to 770,000 in Somalia
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 22, 2024

Although no flash or riverine flooding has been reported, the heavy rainfall has already had severe consequences.

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