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Dec 16, 2022 · In 2021, 23 countries reported cholera outbreaks, mainly in the WHO Regions of Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. This trend has continued into 2022 with over 29 countries (Figure 1) reporting cholera cases or outbreaks. As of 30 November 2022, 16 of these have been reporting protracted outbreaks.
General Information. Find answers to frequently asked questions about Cholera. Illness and Symptoms. Cholera infection is often mild or without symptoms, but can sometimes be severe and life-threatening. Cholera Prevention Steps.
Cholera outbreaks can spread rapidly, cause many deaths, and quickly become a serious public health issue. It is nearly impossible to prevent cholera from being introduced into an area, but the spread of disease can be prevented through early detection, timely confirmation of cases, and a coordinated and effective response effort.
Feb 25, 2023 · 25 February 2023 Health. A global surge of cholera cases has put one billion people in 43 countries at risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned this week. Three countries, this week...
May 19, 2023 · 19 May 2023 Health. After years of steady decline, cholera is making a devastating comeback and targeting the world’s most vulnerable communities, UN health experts warned on Friday.
Jan 16, 2024 · The outbreaks were the deadliest in Malawi, in southern Africa, and Haiti, in the Caribbean. As of mid-December, 1,771 people lost their lives to the disease in Malawi, while 1,156 succumbed in...
Oct 31, 2022 · By Stephanie Nolen. Global health reporter Stephanie Nolen has reported on cholera outbreaks in the Middle East, South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Published Oct. 31, 2022 Updated Nov. 1, 2022.
