"The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a public health agency for the African Union, said it had recorded about 300,000 confirmed and suspected cases of cholera so far in 2025. In addition, it had logged more than 7,000 deaths. The figures show an increase of more than 30 percent over the total number of cases recorded last year, which was 254,075."
"Cholera is a bacterial disease usually spread when people drink contaminated water or have contact with the water through open wounds. In some cases, it is possible to become infected when eating raw shellfish. It cannot be transmitted from person to person, so casual contact with a person who has the disease is not a risk. The disease causes severe diarrhoea and dehydration. If the disease is left untreated, cholera can kill within hours even among people who were previously healthy."
"Cholera is still a major issue, Africa CDC Director General Jean Kaseya said in a news briefing on Thursday. It's like every year we have more and more cases. Kaseya told reporters that two countries in particular have shown increases, suggesting active transmission of the infection: Angola and Burundi. Angola has seen at least 33,563 total cases of cholera so far in 2025, resulting in 866 deaths, and Burundi has experienced at least 2,380 cases, leading to 10 deaths."
Africa CDC recorded about 300,000 confirmed and suspected cholera cases in 2025, with more than 7,000 deaths, a rise of over 30% from 2024's 254,075 cases. Angola reported at least 33,563 cases and 866 deaths; Burundi reported at least 2,380 cases and 10 deaths, indicating active transmission in those countries. Cholera spreads primarily through contaminated water and contact with contaminated water via open wounds, and through eating raw shellfish in some cases. It causes severe diarrhea and dehydration and can kill within hours if untreated. Poor access to safe water and conflicts are fueling the outbreak.
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