South Sudan and Kenya report cholera outbreak
2 years, 7 months ago

South Sudan and Kenya report cholera outbreak

China Daily  

A man washes his hands at a water tank placed at the entrance of a business premises in Nairobi, Kenya. In South Sudan, the Ministry of Health also reported a confirmed case of cholera from Bentiu Internally Displaced People's Camp. This is the first case to be reported in South Sudan since the devastating cholera outbreak in 2017, which affected more than 28,000 people and killed 644. On Friday, five East African countries held their first simulation exercise since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to improve preparedness and bolster response to health emergencies. An infectious disease outbreak like cholera in one country can no longer be seen as a remote possibility at home," said David Balikowa, East African Community senior livestock officer.

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Cholera outbreak in South Sudan ‘rapidly escalating’, aid group warns
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Cholera outbreak in South Sudan ‘rapidly escalating’, aid group warns

Al Jazeera  

Doctors Without Borders says fears growing that outbreak will spread from Upper Nile state to surrounding areas. An outbreak of cholera in South Sudan is “rapidly escalating”, a humanitarian group has warned, more than a month after the first suspected case was detected. Doctors Without Borders, known by its French acronym MSF, said on Friday that a total of 737 …

Sudan Grapples with a Health Crisis: Rising Cholera and Dengue Cases
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sudan Grapples with a Health Crisis: Rising Cholera and Dengue Cases

China Daily  

Cholera and dengue cases continue to rise in Sudan, with the number of cases reaching 21,806 and 1,329, respectively. The outbreak has affected 11 states, with Kassala State registering the highest number of cases. The health authorities have launched a campaign to combat the disease, but international and regional organizations and local authorities need to take immediate action to address …

Fast-rising cholera cases across war-torn Sudan alarm the U.N.
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Fast-rising cholera cases across war-torn Sudan alarm the U.N.

LA Times  

People line up in front of a bakery during a cease-fire in Khartoum, Sudan, in May 2023. Cholera cases in war-torn Sudan increased by nearly 40% in less than two weeks, according to the latest figures, alarming the U.N. health officials, who long warned about the outbreak and the lack of proper response since it was reported in July. Sudan’s …

Health Talk | Cholera concerns spread as disease incidence doubles in Africa amid vaccine shortfall
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Health Talk | Cholera concerns spread as disease incidence doubles in Africa amid vaccine shortfall

Hindustan Times  

On September 4, the World Health Organisation published new data on cholera for 2023, showing an increase in both cases and deaths, which underscores recent concerns raised by international health experts that the disease was increasingly becoming difficult to treat. The WHO data show, the number of reported deaths from cholera last year increased by 71% compared with 2022, and …

Thousands of children in Sudan at risk of cholera
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands of children in Sudan at risk of cholera

China Daily  

Thousands of children in eastern Sudan are at risk of cholera following a major outbreak that hit the country in August, caused by widespread flooding and contaminated water amid a decimated health system due to the ongoing conflict in the country. The organization's teams are reporting a huge spike in cholera cases among children under five in El Damer in …

Cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed at least 22 people, says Health Minister
4 months ago

Cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed at least 22 people, says Health Minister

The Hindu  

Sudan has been stricken by a cholera outbreak that has killed nearly two dozen people and sickened hundreds more in recent weeks, health authorities said Sunday. Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim said in a statement that at least 22 people have died from the disease, and that at least 354 confirmed cases of cholera have been detected across the county …

Cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed at least 22 people, health minister says
4 months ago

Cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed at least 22 people, health minister says

The Independent  

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Cholera outbreak in Sudan killed at least 22 people, health minister says
4 months, 1 week ago

Cholera outbreak in Sudan killed at least 22 people, health minister says

Al Jazeera  

Sudan has been stricken by a cholera outbreak that has killed nearly two dozen people and sickened hundreds more in recent weeks, health authorities said. Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim said in a statement on Sunday that at least 22 people have died from the disease, and that at least 354 confirmed cases of cholera have been detected across the …

Sudan health minister declares cholera epidemic
4 months, 1 week ago

Sudan health minister declares cholera epidemic

Hindustan Times  

Sudan's health minister on Saturday declared a cholera epidemic after weeks of heavy rain in the war-torn country, in a video released by his ministry. Sudan health minister declares cholera epidemic "We are declaring a cholera epidemic because of the weather conditions and because drinking water has been contaminated," Haitham Ibrahim said in the video. He said the decision was …

WHO reports 300 cholera deaths in Sudan, warns dengue and meningitis rising
4 months, 1 week ago

WHO reports 300 cholera deaths in Sudan, warns dengue and meningitis rising

Al Jazeera  

More than 25 million people across the country face acute hunger as well as outbreaks of disease due to civil war. The humanitarian crisis caused by the civil war in Sudan has exacerbated infections, including cholera, which has killed more than 300 people, a World Health Organization official says. Due to the mass displacement, more than 25 million people across …

‘Cholera is an indicator of poor hygiene in an area’
5 months ago

‘Cholera is an indicator of poor hygiene in an area’

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Cholera is a bacterial infection caused by vibrio cholerae, primarily affecting the small intestine. Prevention strategies include ensuring access to safe drinking water, improving sanitation practices, promoting hygiene such as washing hands and administering oral cholera vaccines in high-risk areas. Cholera remains a pressing public health concern, especially in regions lacking adequate sanitation infrastructure where overcrowded living conditions and …

Cholera outbreak in Bhosari, seven hospitalised
6 months, 1 week ago

Cholera outbreak in Bhosari, seven hospitalised

Hindustan Times  

The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has reported a cholera outbreak in Bhosari with seven persons admitted at two hospitals after testing positive to the infection, said officials. The seven patients include two females and five males from densely populated Dhawadevasti with common symptoms like dysentery and vomiting. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Dr Abhaychandra Dadewar, assistant health officer, PCMC, “The seven …

Extreme weather. A lack of lifesaving vaccines. Africa’s cholera crisis is worse than ever
7 months ago

Extreme weather. A lack of lifesaving vaccines. Africa’s cholera crisis is worse than ever

Associated Press  

LILANDA, Zambia — Extreme weather events have hit parts of Africa relentlessly in the last three years, with tropical storms, floods and drought causing crises of hunger and displacement. In southern and East Africa, more than 6,000 people have died and nearly 350,000 cases have been reported since a series of cholera outbreaks began in late 2021. De Oliveira, who …

Extreme weather. A lack of lifesaving vaccines. Africa's cholera crisis is worse than ever
7 months ago

Extreme weather. A lack of lifesaving vaccines. Africa's cholera crisis is worse than ever

The Independent  

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Africa’s cholera crisis worsens amid extreme weather events
7 months ago

Africa’s cholera crisis worsens amid extreme weather events

Al Jazeera  

Extreme weather events that have relentlessly hit parts of Africa in the last three years have caused crises of hunger and displacement. In Southern and East Africa, more than 6,000 people have died and nearly 350,000 cases have been reported since a series of cholera outbreaks began in late 2021. Health authorities, scientists and aid agencies say the unprecedented surge …

Deadly cholera outbreak hits southern Africa: From transmission to vaccines, here's all you need to know
8 months ago

Deadly cholera outbreak hits southern Africa: From transmission to vaccines, here's all you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi are at the epicenter of the deadliest cholera outbreak in southern Africa in at least a decade. “And then in settings like refugee camps, where you have a concentration of people, the water that is being used is highly contaminated.” What is fueling Africa's current cholera outbreaks? There are a host of reasons for the rash …

What’s fuelling the deadly cholera outbreak in Southern Africa?
10 months ago

What’s fuelling the deadly cholera outbreak in Southern Africa?

Al Jazeera  

A severe cholera outbreak is currently ravaging communities in Southern Africa, spreading across borders in what experts say is the worst such crisis involving the illness that the region has seen in a decade. Since January 2022, at least 188,000 people have been infected with cholera across seven countries in Southern Africa: Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, South Africa and …

Zambia reels from a cholera outbreak with more than 400 dead and 10,000 cases. All schools are shut
11 months, 1 week ago

Zambia reels from a cholera outbreak with more than 400 dead and 10,000 cases. All schools are shut

The Independent  

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A cholera outbreak in Zambia has caused more than 400 deaths and infected 10,000
11 months, 1 week ago

A cholera outbreak in Zambia has caused more than 400 deaths and infected 10,000

Associated Press  

LUSAKA, Zambia — Zambia is reeling from a major cholera outbreak that has killed more than 400 people and infected more than 10,000, leading authorities to order schools across the country to remain shut after the end-of-year holidays. The Zambian government is embarking on a mass vaccination program and says it’s providing clean water — 2.4 million liters a day …

Zambia reels from a cholera outbreak with more than 400 dead and 10,000 cases
11 months, 1 week ago

Zambia reels from a cholera outbreak with more than 400 dead and 10,000 cases

LA Times  

Zambia is reeling from a major cholera outbreak that has killed more than 400 people and infected more than 10,000, leading authorities to order schools across the country to remain shut after the end-of-year holidays. The Zambian government is embarking on a mass vaccination program and says it’s providing clean water — 2.4 million liters a day — to affected …

A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe is suspected of killing more than 150 and is leaving many terrified
1 year, 1 month ago

A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe is suspected of killing more than 150 and is leaving many terrified

Associated Press  

HARARE, Zimbabwe — These days, Catherine Mangosho locks her 3-year-old grandson in the house for hours on end in an attempt to shield him from a deadly cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe. The virulent bacterial disease is killing the young and the old in the southern African country, with health authorities reporting more than 150 suspected deaths and over 8,000 suspected …

A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe is suspected of killing more than 150 and is leaving many terrified
1 year, 1 month ago

A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe is suspected of killing more than 150 and is leaving many terrified

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The virulent bacterial disease is killing the young and …

A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe is suspected of killing more than 150, infecting thousands
1 year, 1 month ago

A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe is suspected of killing more than 150, infecting thousands

LA Times  

These days, Catherine Mangosho locks her 3-year-old grandson in the house for hours on end in an attempt to shield him from a deadly cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe. They said it was cholera.” Since the start of the latest outbreak, Zimbabwe’s Health Ministry has recorded 8,087 suspected cholera cases and 1,241 laboratory confirmed cases. The country of 15 million people …

Zimbabwe announces 100 suspected cholera deaths and imposes restrictions on gatherings
1 year, 2 months ago

Zimbabwe announces 100 suspected cholera deaths and imposes restrictions on gatherings

Associated Press  

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe has recorded 100 suspected deaths from cholera and more than 5,000 possible cases since late last month, prompting the government to impose restrictions to stop the spread of the disease, including limiting numbers at funerals and stopping some social gatherings in affected areas. The government has also said people should stop attending open markets, some social …

UN says cholera and dengue outbreaks have been reported in eastern Sudan as conflict grinds on
1 year, 2 months ago

UN says cholera and dengue outbreaks have been reported in eastern Sudan as conflict grinds on

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Outbreaks of cholera and dengue fever have been reported in eastern Sudan, where thousands of people are sheltering in crowded camps amid deadly fighting between the country’s military and a rival paramilitary force, the U.N. health agency said on Tuesday. According to the World Health Organization, 162 people suspected of having cholera were admitted to hospitals in Qadarif …

Cholera kills 17 in South Africa and a further 9 in neighboring Zimbabwe
1 year, 7 months ago

Cholera kills 17 in South Africa and a further 9 in neighboring Zimbabwe

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — At least 17 people have died in a cholera outbreak in the Hammanskraal township outside South Africa’s capital, Pretoria, authorities said Wednesday. Health authorities are yet to confirm the exact source of the cholera outbreak, but poor waste water management and local government instability in South Africa’s capital city have been blamed for the situation. South Africa is …

WHO urges assistance to African nations facing cholera
1 year, 9 months ago

WHO urges assistance to African nations facing cholera

Associated Press  

KAMPALA, Uganda — A World Health Organization official in Africa is urging more support to countries facing cholera outbreaks, saying the disease has the potential to “quickly explode” as rainfall persists in some areas. Dr. Patrick Otim, a WHO official monitoring emergencies, said cholera outbreaks were potentially dangerous because of the short incubation period and the involvement of contaminated water …

African countries lack ‘immediate access’ to cholera vaccine
1 year, 10 months ago

African countries lack ‘immediate access’ to cholera vaccine

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — Africa’s public health agency says countries with deadly cholera outbreaks on the continent have no “immediate access” to vaccines amid a global supply shortage. The Africa CDC is also working with two local manufacturers to explore if their facilities can be repurposed to manufacture cholera vaccines, Ogwell said. WHO and its partners recommended in October that countries …

Malawi cholera outbreak death toll rises above 1,000
1 year, 10 months ago

Malawi cholera outbreak death toll rises above 1,000

Associated Press  

BLANTYRE, Malawi — Malawi’s cholera outbreak has claimed more than 1,000 lives, according to the country’s health minister, who warned that some cultural beliefs and hostility toward health workers were slowing efforts to curb infections. Cholera had killed 1,002 people as of Tuesday, while 1,115 people were hospitalized from the outbreak that started in March 2022, Minister of Health Khumbize …

Worst cholera outbreak in decades kills 750 people in Malawi
1 year, 11 months ago

Worst cholera outbreak in decades kills 750 people in Malawi

Associated Press  

BLANTYRE, Malawi — The worst cholera outbreak to affect Malawi in two decades has now claimed 750 lives, a government minister said, while the World Health Organization chief described the southeast African country as among the hardest-hit amid ongoing global epidemics that are “more widespread and deadly than normal.” Malawi’s Health Minister Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda on Thursday ordered the closure …

Worst cholera outbreak in decades kills 750 people in Malawi
1 year, 11 months ago

Worst cholera outbreak in decades kills 750 people in Malawi

Associated Press  

BLANTYRE, Malawi — The worst cholera outbreak to affect Malawi in two decades has now claimed 750 lives, a government minister said, while the World Health Organization chief described the southeast African country as among the hardest-hit amid ongoing global epidemics that are “more widespread and deadly than normal.” Malawi’s Health Minister Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda on Thursday ordered the closure …

Cholera rages through Middle East and Africa amid vaccine shortage
2 years, 1 month ago

Cholera rages through Middle East and Africa amid vaccine shortage

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. “Malnourished children are more vulnerable to developing severe cholera disease,” Bertrand Bainvel, UNICEF’s deputy regional director for the Middle East and North Africa, said in the statement. “In refugees’ camps and informal settlements, the population …

Cholera’s comeback in Haiti: All you need to know about the killer disease
2 years, 1 month ago

Cholera’s comeback in Haiti: All you need to know about the killer disease

Firstpost  

According to the WHO, 29 countries have reported Cholera outbreaks this year, up from under 20 for the previous five years combined. Apart from Haiti, the disease is also spreading quickly in war-scarred Syria and neighbouring crisis-hit Lebanon Paris: Cholera, which has made a comeback in Haiti three years after a devastating outbreak, is a highly contagious waterborne bacterial disease …

Growing cholera outbreak in Syria infects hundreds, 39 dead
2 years, 3 months ago

Growing cholera outbreak in Syria infects hundreds, 39 dead

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — A deadly cholera outbreak in Syria has killed at least 39 people and infected hundreds more this past month, health officials said Wednesday, raising concerns about whether the war-torn country can put a stop to its spread. In areas of northeast Syria controlled by U.S.-backed Kurdish-led fighters, Jwan Mustafa, the top health official in the region reported 16 …

UN warns of ‘serious threat’ from Syria cholera outbreak
2 years, 3 months ago

UN warns of ‘serious threat’ from Syria cholera outbreak

Al Jazeera  

The UN says outbreak connected to ‘severe water shortages’ caused by drought, destruction of infrastructure. A continuing cholera outbreak presents a “serious threat” to people in Syria and the wider region, the United Nations has warned. In a statement on Tuesday, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria Imran Riza said the outbreak is believed to be linked to the …

Odisha: 8 Killed in Cholera Outbreak in Rayagada's Kashipur, Water Supply Cutoff; Medical Teams Deployed
2 years, 5 months ago

Odisha: 8 Killed in Cholera Outbreak in Rayagada's Kashipur, Water Supply Cutoff; Medical Teams Deployed

News 18  

Eight people have died due to cholera in Kashipur block of Rayagada district, officials said on Tuesday as the administration rushed to take all precautionary steps to control the spread. The Vibrio cholerae bacteria spread due to contaminated drinking water, officials said adding the water supply has been cut off in the affected area and water tank supply is being …

Nigeria faces one of its worst cholera outbreaks in years
3 years, 3 months ago

Nigeria faces one of its worst cholera outbreaks in years

Associated Press  

LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigeria is seeing one of its worst cholera outbreaks in years, with more than 2,300 people dying from suspected cases as Africa’s most populous country struggles to deal with multiple disease outbreaks. Cholera is endemic and seasonal in Nigeria, where only 14% of the population of more than 200 million have access to safely managed drinking water …

Cholera outbreak kills 325 in Nigeria this year
3 years, 5 months ago

Cholera outbreak kills 325 in Nigeria this year

India TV News  

A cholera outbreak in Nigeria has killed 325 people in 15 states and the capital Lagos between January and June of this year, according to health authorities. In an update on Saturday, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control said a total of 14,343 suspected cases of cholera were reported from 15 states and the Federal Capital Territory during the period, …

50 dead in suspected cholera outbreak in Nigeria
3 years, 8 months ago

50 dead in suspected cholera outbreak in Nigeria

India TV News  

At least 50 people have been killed in a suspected cholera outbreak this year in Nigeria, local health authorities confirmed. Some eight states across the country had reported the suspected cholera outbreak, Xinhua news agency quoted the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, which is currently monitoring the situation and coordinating the national response, as saying on Tuesday. "As of March …

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