Cholera - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Cholera is a severe diarrhoeal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae bacteria in contaminated food or water. Learn about the symptoms, risk factors, treatment and prevention of cholera, and the global strategy to end cholera by 2030.
Cholera - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEB6 days ago · Cholera is a severe diarrhoeal infection caused by Vibrio cholerae bacteria in contaminated food or water. It can kill within hours if untreated and is preventable with access to clean water and sanitation.
Cholera – Global situation - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBNov 30, 2022 · The World Health Organization reports an increase in cholera cases and outbreaks in over 29 countries, mainly in Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. The current situation is a resurgence of the seventh pandemic of cholera, driven by climate change, humanitarian crises, and limited resources.
Cholera – Global situation - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBThe world is facing an acute upsurge of the 7th cholera pandemic with multiple outbreaks, high mortality rates and risk of regional spread. The situation is particularly concerning in Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Americas, where countries report cholera cases or outbreaks for the first time in decades or face complex emergencies.
Cholera upsurge (2021-present) - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBMay 19, 2023 · WHO reports a 25% increase in cholera cases and a higher fatality rate in 2022 and 2023. Cholera is an acute intestinal infection that spreads through contaminated food and water, and can be prevented with safe water and sanitation.
Cholera - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBMar 20, 2024 · Find the latest news, press conferences, and multimedia assets from WHO on cholera, a diarrheal disease caused by bacterial infection. Learn about WHO's prequalified vaccine, rapid diagnostic tests, and global deployment to …
Cholera - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBFeb 5, 2021 · Cholera is a diarrhoeal infection caused by ingesting contaminated food or water with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Learn about the symptoms, treatment, vaccination and control of cholera from WHO's facts and pictures.
Cholera outbreaks - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBMar 10, 2023 · Cholera is a bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting, which can lead to dehydration and death if not treated. Learn how to prevent cholera by drinking safe water, using oral rehydration solution, and getting vaccinated, and how to recognize and treat the signs and symptoms of cholera.
Cholera - Haiti - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBHaiti is experiencing a resurgence of cholera since October 2022, with over 13 000 suspected cases and 283 deaths reported by 6 December 2022. The outbreak is occurring in the context of a complex humanitarian crisis that hinders response measures and access to essential services.
Multi-country outbreak of cholera, External situation report #17
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Overview . From 1 January 2024 to 28 July 2024, a cumulative total of 307 433 cholera cases and 2326 deaths were reported from 26 countries across five WHO regions, with the Eastern Mediterranean Region recording the highest numbers, followed by the African Region, the South-East Asia Region, the Region of the Americas, and the …
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