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Cholera Deaths Soared in 2025, Africa Accounts for 90%

Published Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · Updated September 30

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  • Cholera Burden and Prevention — 1 source

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In 2025, the World Health Organization received reports of 451,499 cholera cases and 7,870 deaths from 47 countries. Africa bears a significant portion of this burden, prompting calls for increased investment in water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure.

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  • In 2025, 47 countries reported 451,499 cholera cases and 7,870 deaths to the WHO.

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Cholera Burden and Prevention
  • AllAfrica

    AllAfrica emphasizes the disproportionate burden of cholera in Africa and highlights the need for targeted investments in water, sanitation, hygiene, and stronger disease surveillance to reverse the trend of rising cholera deaths.

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