WHO warns of ‘worrying surge’ in cholera cases globally

As many as 26 countries recorded cholera cases this year, with seven deaths in Haiti so far

Shortage of cholera vaccines forces WHO to shift to single-dose strategy

More people can be immunised with the temporary single dose

Cholera resurgence? Several countries record case surge, deaths since October

This is amid a shortage of cholera vaccines & strained healthcare systems due to COVID-19 pandemic

Climate disaster: Wave of drought-induced cholera in Kenya

Acute water shortage & rationing due to prolonged droughts led to poor sanitation, cholera outbreaks across Africa

Horn of Africa: 20 million children at risk of disease, thirst, starvation, says UNICEF

Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought in more than 40 years

Climate change may worsen cholera crisis in Africa: WHO

Extreme weather events like major floods and even droughts may be driving the health crisis; Malawi facing the worst ever crisis

Extreme climate events fuel cholera outbreaks in Mozambique, Madagascar: WHO 

Measures to deal with such outbreaks must be a key agenda of the governments across southern Africa, say experts

Experts urge One Health approach for disease control at pan-Africa meet

Effects of global warming, climate change are critical contributing factors to many of the health emergencies in Africa, say experts at Africa …

Droughts bring disease: Here are 4 ways they do it

Prolonged dry spells, particularly in semi-arid and arid regions, may have serious impacts, particularly if people aren’t prepared

Climate change, conflicts & poor hygiene accelerate global cholera outbreaks

If the current trend persists, the supply of preventive vaccination will likely continue to be limited