WHO announces global resurgence of cholera cases in 2024 - UN News
WEBJun 20, 2024 · The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a spike in cholera in several regions of the world, with almost 195,000 cases and over 1,900 deaths reported in 24 countries since the start...
Fast-rising cholera cases across war-torn Sudan alarm the UN
WEB8 hours ago · The Associated Press. CAIRO -- 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.
Fast-rising cholera cases across war-torn Sudan alarm the UN | AP News
WEB8 hours ago · CAIRO (AP) — 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 …
Cholera – Global situation - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBNov 30, 2022 · There has been an increase in global reported cholera outbreaks with 29 countries, mainly in the WHO African and Eastern Mediterranean Regions, reporting outbreaks to WHO in 2022 with many of those reporting higher case numbers and case fatality ratios (CFR) than in previous years.
Cholera Deaths Soar Worldwide Despite Being Easily Preventable
WEBSep 11, 2024 · The cholera outbreaks spreading across the globe are becoming more deadly. Deaths from the diarrheal disease soared last year, far outpacing the increase in cases, according to a new analysis by...
Cholera – Global situation - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBSince mid-2021, the world is facing an acute upsurge of the 7 th cholera pandemic characterized by the number, size and concurrence of multiple outbreaks, the spread to areas free of cholera for decades and alarming high mortality rates.
One billion people in 43 countries face cholera risk, amid ... - UN News
WEBMay 19, 2023 · The UN health agency estimates that one billion people in 43 countries are at risk of cholera with children under five particularly vulnerable. Cholera’s extraordinarily high mortality ratio is...
Cholera cases soar globally; Malawi, Haiti deadliest ... - UN News
WEBJan 16, 2024 · The world enters 2024 with soaring cases of cholera globally, with over 667,000 cases and more than 4,000 deaths last year, UN agencies have reported.
Global Stockpile of Cholera Vaccine Is Gone as Outbreaks Spread
WEBApr 11, 2024 · Doses of cholera vaccine are being given to patients as fast as they are produced and the global stockpile has run completely dry, as deadly outbreaks of the disease continue to spread.
Millions at risk from cholera due to lack of clean water, soap and ...
WEBMar 20, 2024 · Cholera is an acute intestinal infection that spreads through food and water contaminated with faeces containing the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The rise in cholera is being driven by persistent gaps in access to safe water and sanitation.