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Nov 30, 2022 · There has been an increase in global reported cholera outbreaks with 29 countries, mainly in the WHO African and Eastern Mediterranean Regions, reporting outbreaks to WHO in 2022 with many of those reporting higher case numbers and case fatality ratios (CFR) than in previous years.
Cholera is an acute, diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the toxigenic bacterium Vibrio cholerae serogroup O1 or O139. An estimated 1.3 to 4 million people around the world get cholera each year and 21,000 to 143,000 people die from it.
Feb 25, 2023 · Neighbouring Malawi is facing the deadliest cholera outbreak in two decades, and cases are being reported in other countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, WHO reported.
Mar 8, 2024 · After a long period of global progress against cholera, the number of outbreaks has shot up since 2021. There are currently 17 countries reporting cases, and preliminary data from last year...
Oct 31, 2022 · Cholera outbreaks tend to follow displacement: When droughts, floods, famines or the threat of violence force large groups of people to move, and they lose access to clean water and adequate...
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.
