The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has declared the current cholera crisis the continent’s most serious in a generation. Weak water and sanitation systems, combined with ongoing armed conflicts, are driving rapid spread of the deadly disease.
Alarming Numbers Across the Continent
More than 300,000 suspected and confirmed cases have been reported in recent months, claiming over 7,000 lives. That marks a jump of more than 30% compared to last year.
Cholera spreads quickly through contaminated water and food, hitting hardest in areas with broken infrastructure and crowded displacement camps.
Hotspots and Signs of Hope
Angola and Burundi are seeing sharp increases, mainly due to unsafe drinking water. War-torn zones remain especially vulnerable.
On a brighter note, the Democratic Republic of Congo has brought its outbreak under control, with daily cases dropping significantly. South Sudan and Somalia also report improving trends.
Other Diseases Still on Watch
Ethiopian authorities are investigating eight possible cases of viral hemorrhagic fever and have sent rapid-response teams to limit any outbreak.
Meanwhile, Mpox transmission has slowed in several countries, though Kenya, Guinea, Liberia, and Ghana continue to record worrying numbers.
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