Keywords: Cholera outbreak


Central African Republic declares cholera outbreak after 24 deaths in southern regions

The government of the Central African Republic has officially declared a cholera outbreak following 24 confirmed deaths and 197 reported cases in the southern districts of Bimbo and Mbaïki, located near the capital, Bangui. The announcement was made by the Minister of Health, Dr. Pierre Somse,......

Cholera outbreak claims 40 lives in Sudan as conflict worsens

Sudan is enduring its deadliest cholera outbreak in years, with at least 40 fatalities reported in the war-torn Darfur region over the past week, according to Doctors Without Borders (MSF). The crisis is compounding the devastation caused by more than two years of armed conflict between the Sudanese......

EU urges all parties in Sudan to allow humanitarian aid access

As Sudan continues to face one of its worst humanitarian crises in years, the European Union on Thursday called on all parties involved in the conflict to urgently allow the delivery of international aid, especially amid a severe cholera outbreak and ongoing civil war. In a joint statement released......

Cholera's Devastating Impact: A Crisis Unfolding in War-Torn Sudan

In a country already ravaged by conflict, cholera is spreading rapidly, claiming lives and causing widespread suffering. As fighting between rival generals persists, the health crisis deepens, with devastating consequences for the people of Sudan. The recent outbreak of cholera has taken a toll on the......

Yemen Grapples with Deadly Floods and Looming Cholera Crisis

Heavy rains and devastating floods have struck Yemen, leaving at least 24 people missing and exacerbating the risk of a widespread cholera outbreak in a country already ravaged by years of conflict. The western province of al-Mahwit has been particularly hard hit, with landslides destroying homes and......

Sudan Grapples with Deadly Cholera Outbreak Amid Ongoing Conflict and Floods

Sudan is currently facing a severe cholera outbreak that has claimed at least 22 lives and infected hundreds more, according to Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim. This health crisis is unfolding against the backdrop of a 16-month-long conflict and devastating floods, further compounding the nation’s......

Sudan's Health Crisis Deepens: Cholera Claims 300 Lives Amid Rising Dengue and Meningitis Concerns

The ongoing civil war in Sudan has precipitated a severe humanitarian crisis, exacerbating the spread of infectious diseases and claiming hundreds of lives. Margaret Harris, a World Health Organization (WHO) official, revealed on Friday that cholera has resulted in over 300 fatalities, with 11,327 cases......