Africa: Cholera Spreads Across Borders in West and Central Africa

Africa: Cholera Spreads Across Borders in West and Central Africa

Cholera is spreading rapidly across West and Central Africa, with active outbreaks now in six countries and millions of children at growing risk, UN children's agency UNICEF has said.

Cholera outbreaks hit six African countries as DRC battles record Ebola

Cholera is racing along west and central Africa's rivers and trade routes, with active outbreaks in six countries and millions of children at risk, UNICEF has warned.

Cholera Surge Across West and Central Africa Puts Children at Risk

Cholera is caused by infection with Vibrio cholerae bacteria and can spread quickly when food or water becomes contaminated.

UNICEF sounds alarm as cholera sweeps West, Central Africa

UNICEF expressed particular concern over the impact on children, who make up a significant proportion of those affected by the outbreaks.

Cholera surge puts millions of children at risk across Africa, UNICEF warns

New York: UNICEF said seasonal rains, flooding, population displacement and cross-border movement are accelerating the spread of cholera across the region, despite the disease being both preventable and treatable. The outbreaks are currently concentrated along two major corridors. The first is the Lake Chad Basin, covering Chad, Cameroon and Nigeria, while the second stretches across the Congo River Basin, affecting the Democratic Republic of Co…