About cholera epidemics
Over a million people across eight provinces in Mozambique have been affected by the compound crisis of Cyclone Freddy, floods and cholera. As of April 23, 2023, a total of 28,410 suspected cholera cases have been reported in 10 of 11 provinces in the country.
About cholera epidemics
Malawi is currently experiencing one of the worst cholera outbreaks in the country’s history, with a total of 56,090 suspected cases reported over the past year. Although case numbers have gradually decreased since January, the effects of Tropical Cyclone Freddy are threatening sustainable improvements in the cholera response.
About cholera epidemics
In areas affected by cholera, conflict can further drive cholera diffusion and hinder outbreak response efforts. A recent study by Charnley et al. has assessed the association between conflict and cholera in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo over the past 23 years.
Conferences & International Events
At the end of January, a workshop was held in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, to assess the impact of water supply infrastructure improvements on cholera and diarrhoeal diseases in Uvira.
About cholera epidemics
According to the WHO’s current cholera assessment, the risk of cholera at the global level is very high. In 2022, the disease has spread to many countries not affected for several years or decades.
About cholera epidemics
The cholera outbreak in Syria that was declared in September of this year continues to spread throughout the country, with a total of 46,409 suspected cases reported as of November 19. An oral cholera vaccine campaign is planned.
About cholera epidemics
The cholera outbreak in Syria, which started on September 10, 2022, has quickly spread throughout the country and into neighboring Lebanon. Lebanon, which has reported over 200 confirmed cases since October 6, had not been affected by a cholera outbreak since 1993.
About cholera epidemics
After over three years without a single cholera case in Haiti, the Ministry of Public Health and Population has reported two confirmed cases of cholera and several suspected cases in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area on October 2, 2022. The cholera outbreak has erupted against a backdrop of a complex humanitarian crisis with major socio-political unrest, which significantly challenges the outbreak response.
About cholera epidemics
Against the backdrop of an ongoing civil war and severe drought conditions, the Syrian Ministry of Health has declared an outbreak of cholera on September 10, 2022. Urgent action is needed to stop the outbreak, which presents a serious public health threat to people throughout Syria as well as the surrounding region.