Africa: A Call to Action to End Cholera in Africa By 2030

Africa: A Call to Action to End Cholera in Africa By 2030

On 4 June 2025, twenty African Union Member States most affected by cholera convened for an extraordinary high-level meeting, following a call by Africa CDC and under the leadership of H.E. President Hakainde Hichilema, AU Champion on Cholera. This historic gathering of Heads of State and Government marked a turning point in the fight against cholera across the continent.

Cholera still poses risks in Zambia despite decrease in cases

A Call-to-Action to End Cholera Outbreaks and Achieve Cholera Elimination in Africa by 2030 [EN/PT]

News and Press Release in English on World about Health, Water Sanitation Hygiene and Epidemic; published on 6 Jun 2025 by Africa CDC

4 die as 107 cholera cases recorded in Torit - Radio Tamazuj

Health authorities in South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria have confirmed that four people have died from cholera in the state capital, Torit. Officials said one person died at Torit State Hospital, while three others died in Lowoi Payam. Dr. Mustaffa Lokuru, medical director of Torit State Hospital, told Radio Tamazuj Thursday that about 107 cases had been reported since last Friday, with the number rising daily. Despite the surge, the hospital has …

Africa leaders unite to eradicate cholera - CAJ News Africa

from ADANE BIKILA in Addis Ababa, EthiopiaEthiopia BureauADDIS ABABA, (CAJ News) – NO less than 2 700 people have died from cholera in Africa since the beginning of the year. This is out of 130 000 cases of the waterborne disease recorded during the period. This represents 60 percent of global reported cases and 93,5 percent of cholera-related deaths. In response, some 20 African countries affected by cholera convened this week for a high-level …

Africa's cholera surge, and colliding galaxies

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: African leaders hold emergency talks about deadly outbreaks of cholera on the continent. But why is this happening, and what can be done to curb the threat? The James Webb Space Telescope breaks another cosmic record spotting the oldest galaxy ever seen, dating from just 280 million years after the Big Bang. We explore the hidden workings of our natural history museums: what did they decide not to display…