Geneva [Switzerland], August 30 (ANI/WAM): The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the global cholera situation continues to worsen, fueled by conflict and poverty, and poses a serious public health challenge across multiple regions.
According to a WHO report, between January 1 and August 17, 2025, a total of 409,222 cholera and Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD) cases and 4,738 deaths were reported worldwide, spanning 31 countries. Six of those countries recorded case fatality rates above 1 percent, highlighting severe gaps in case management and delays in access to medical care.
The Eastern Mediterranean Region reported the highest number of cases, while the African Region accounted for the largest number of deaths. WHO noted that containment efforts are being complicated by fragile health systems already under pressure.
Ongoing conflicts, mass displacement, natural disasters, and the impact of climate change have intensified outbreaks, particularly in rural and flood-affected areas. Poor infrastructure and limited access to healthcare further delay treatment, making outbreaks increasingly complex and difficult to control.
The report stressed that access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene remain the only long-term and sustainable solutions to ending the cholera emergency and preventing future outbreaks. (ANI/WAM)
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