cholera outbreaks Stories

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.

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...

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.

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,...

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...

Humanitarians raise concern on Somalia cholera outbreak amid vaccine dose shortage
UN News  |  Mar 28, 2024

Nearly 4,400 cases and 54 deaths had been recorded in nearly half of all districts in Somalia since the beginning of the year.

Regional concerns as Zambia's cholera death toll hits 700
Amina Wako  |  Feb 24, 2024

The country has recorded nearly 20,000 infections since the outbreak last October, and a staggering 700 deaths.

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