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- Cholera - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cholera is an extremely virulent disease It affects both children and adults and can kill within hours if left untreated Severe cases need rapid treatment with intravenous fluids and antibiotics
- Cholera - World Health Organization (WHO)
CCholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae Cholera remains a global threat to public health and an indicator of inequity and lack of social development Researchers have estimated that every year, there are 1 3 to 4 0 million cases, and 21 000 to 143 000 deaths worldwide due to cholera
- Cholera - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal disease that can kill within hours if left untreated Cholera is an acute infection of the gut, caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae O1 or O139
- Cholera upsurge (2021-present) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cholera is an acute intestinal infection that spreads through food and water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, often from faeces With safe water and sanitation, cholera can be prevented It can kill within hours when not treated, but immediate access to treatment saves lives
- Cholera outbreaks - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cholera outbreaks can be prevented by making sure that communities have access to safe water and good sanitation Open defecation (not using toilets latrines) is a major driver of cholera outbreaks Providing communities with access to toilets latrines can provide significant health benefits
- Cholera - Angola - World Health Organization (WHO)
Since January 2025, Angola has been experiencing a substantial cholera outbreak As of 23 March 2025, a total of 8543 cases and 329 deaths (Case Fatality Rate (CFR) 3 9%) have been reported, with one-third of the deaths occurring in the community The outbreak has rapidly spread to 16 out of Angola’s 21 provinces, affecting individuals of all age groups, with the highest burden among those
- Multi-country outbreak of cholera, external situation report #26 -22 . . .
In April 2025 (epidemiological weeks 14 to 17), a total of 37 147 new cholera and or acute watery diarrhoea cases were reported from 18 countries, territories, areas across three WHO regions, showing a 5% increase from March The period also saw 561 cholera-related deaths globally, highlighting a 3% decrease from the previous month
- Multi-country outbreak of cholera - World Health Organization (WHO)
*** The number of suspected cholera and AWD cases are included based on the available Public Health Bulletin published by the National Institute of Health of Pakistan § Countries which did not report cholera cases between 1 and 28 July 2024 ¥ Epidemiological situation of diseases in the Internationally Recognized Government areas of Yemen: Link
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