Cholera

Cholera is a deadly disease caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. The disease is spread through contaminated water and food, and can result in severe dehydration and even death if not treated promptly.

Cholera has been a threat to human health for centuries, but thanks to improvements in sanitation and medical treatment, the disease is now rare in developed countries. However, it still poses a significant risk in areas with poor sanitation and limited access to healthcare.

Symptoms of cholera include severe diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration. Treatment typically involves rehydration through oral solutions or intravenous fluids, as well as antibiotics to kill the bacteria.

Prevention of cholera involves practicing good hygiene, such as washing hands with soap and water regularly and only consuming safe, clean food and water. Vaccines are also available for those living in high-risk areas.

Despite the challenges posed by cholera, efforts continue to be made to combat the disease and reduce its impact on communities around the world. By improving sanitation, increasing access to healthcare, and raising awareness about the risks of cholera, we can work towards a world where this deadly disease is a thing of the past.

PRO/EAFR> Cholera – Mozambique: (Cabo Delgado) disinformation, fatal

CHOLERA – MOZAMBIQUE: (CABO DELGADO) DISINFORMATION, FATAL A ProMED-mail post http://www.promedmail.org ProMED-mail is a program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases http://www.isid.org Date: Wed 10 Jan 2024 Source: All Africa [edited] https://allafrica.com/stories/202401100476.html A wave of disinformation about the causes of cholera has led to the murder of at least 3 community leaders and the…

PRO/EAFR> Cholera – Nigeria (06): (Ogun) fatal

CHOLERA – NIGERIA (06): (OGUN) FATAL A ProMED-mail post http://www.promedmail.org ProMED-mail is a program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases http://www.isid.org Date: Thu 19 Oct 2023 Source: Premium Times [edited] https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/635245-cholera-outbreak-kills-12-in-ogun-as-govt-threatens-to-seal-houses-without-toilets.html The Ogun State Government, South-west Nigeria, has confirmed that within the last 30 days, 12 persons have died of cholera in the state.…

PRO/MENA> Cholera – Sudan (04): increasing incidence, fatal, WHO update / كولير ا – السودان(4): زيادة ا لحالات مميتة تحديث الصحة العالمية

CHOLERA – SUDAN (04): INCREASING INCIDENCE, FATAL, WHO UPDATE / كوليرا – السودان(4): زيادة الحالات مميتة تحديث الصحة العالمية A ProMED-mail post http://www.promedmail.org ProMED-mail is a program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases http://www.isid.org Date: Thu 19 Oct 2023 Source: Sudan Tribune [abridged, edited] https://sudantribune.com/article278466/ At least 1457 suspected cholera cases and 64 associated…

PRO/EAFR> Cholera – Uganda: confirmed

CHOLERA – UGANDA: CONFIRMED A ProMED-mail post http://www.promedmail.org ProMED-mail is a program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases http://www.isid.org Date Wed 26 Jul 2023 Source: Xinhua [edited] https://english.news.cn/africa/20230726/1c23f774940e43a5a16988cd5e2191f9/c.html Uganda has confirmed the outbreak of cholera after 6 people tested positive for the disease in the country’s central and eastern regions. Emmanuel Ainebyoona, a spokesperson…

PRO/EAFR> Cholera – Kenya (02): update

CHOLERA – KENYA (02): UPDATE A ProMED-mail post http://www.promedmail.org ProMED-mail is a program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases http://www.isid.org Date Tue 1 Aug 2023 Source: The Standard [edited] https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001478413/new-cholera-cases-in-nairobi-mandera-as-death-toll-rises At least 10 cases of cholera have been reported in the country in the last 10 days, with children below the age of 10…

PRO/EAFR> Cholera – South Sudan (02): alert

CHOLERA – SOUTH SUDAN (02): ALERT A ProMED-mail post http://www.promedmail.org ProMED-mail is a program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases http://www.isid.org Date Thu 22 Jun 2023 Source: News Africa, a Xinhua net report [edited] https://english.news.cn/africa/20230620/6249c23c106b4bbc9a7c253033f77124/c.html Displaced children on the South Sudanese side of the border with Sudan are at risk of deadly cholera outbreaks…

PRO/EAFR> Cholera – Nigeria (05): (Cross River) update

CHOLERA – NIGERIA (05): (CROSS RIVER) UPDATE A ProMED-mail post http://www.promedmail.org ProMED-mail is a program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases http://www.isid.org Date: Thu 8 Jun 2023 Source: The Sun [edited] https://sunnewsonline.com/cholera-ravaging-c-river-communities-who/ So far in 2023, 4 political wards in Obubra Local Government Area in Cross River State have reported the highest number of…

PRO/EAFR> Cholera – South Africa (05): update

CHOLERA – SOUTH AFRICA (05): UPDATE A ProMED-mail post http://www.promedmail.org ProMED-mail is a program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases http://www.isid.org Date: Thu 8 Jun 2023 Source: Outbreak News Today [edited] https://outbreaknewstoday.com/south-africa-cholera-update-166-confirmed-cases-31-deaths-89791/ South Africa’s National Department of Health announced on Thursday [8Jun 2023] that the cholera death toll now stands at 31, following the…

PRO/MENA> Cholera – Iraq (02): 2022 outbreak, research / كوليرا – العراق (2): فاشية 2022، بحث

CHOLERA – IRAQ (02): 2022 OUTBREAK, RESEARCH / كوليرا – العراق (2): فاشية 2022، بحث A ProMED-mail post http://www.promedmail.org ProMED-mail is a program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases http://www.isid.org Date: Tue 16 May 2023 Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases [edited] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971223002904 Citation: Al Khafaji I, Khaleel HA and Lami F. Epidemiologic characteristics…

PRO/EAFR> Cholera – South Africa: (Pretoria) fatal

CHOLERA – SOUTH AFRICA: (PRETORIA) FATAL A ProMED-mail post http://www.promedmail.org ProMED-mail is a program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases http://www.isid.org Date: Sun 21 May 2023 Source: Medical Xpress, Agence France-Presse (AFP) report [edited] https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-05-cholera-outbreak-safrica.html An outbreak of cholera has killed at least 10 people near South Africa’s capital of Pretoria, health authorities said…


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