Africa is battling its worst cholera outbreak in 25 years, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday, blaming the surge on weak water systems and conflict across several regions. The agency reported more than 300,000 cholera and suspected cholera cases and over 7,000 deaths, a jump of more than 30% …
The United Nations has issued a stark warning that Sudan’s cholera outbreak is worsening rapidly, as ongoing fighting and displacement cripple the country’s health system. According to the Federal Ministry of Health, Sudan has recorded 120,496 cases and 3,368 deaths since the outbreak began in mid-2024. The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday that …
By Esther Ososanya A deadly cholera outbreak in Niger State has killed 13 people, mostly children, and infected at least 297 across six local government areas. The outbreak, which began two weeks ago in Minna and Shiroro, has spread to Bosso, Magama, Bida, and Munya. State officials say emergency health measures are in place to …
