Africa: Expert - Africa Faces Worst Cholera Outbreak in 25 Years

Africa: Expert - Africa Faces Worst Cholera Outbreak in 25 Years

[Independent (Kampala)] Nairobi -- Africa is facing the worst cholera outbreak in 25 years, Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director General Jean Kaseya said in an online briefing.

EXPERT: Africa faces worst cholera outbreak in 25 years

A cholera patient. FILE PHOTO NAIROBI, KENYA | TASS | Africa is facing the worst cholera outbreak in 25 years, Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director General Jean Kaseya said in an online briefing. According to him, the continent has recorded over 300,000 cholera cases since the beginning of the year, marking a 30% rise from 2024. Kaseya attributed the situation to fragile water infrastructure and ongoing conflicts. In partic…