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3 weeks agoCholera is spreading fast, yet it can be stopped. Why haven't we consigned it to history? | Hakainde Hichilema and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
The last outbreak of cholera in Britain was in 1866; in the United States there has not been an outbreak since 1911. And yet today people are sick with this ancient disease in 32 countries, with more than 6,800 deaths reported so far this year already exceeding all of last year's toll of 6,000 deaths, which was itself a 50% increase on 2023.
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1 month agoPakistan floods spark cholera fears amid other rising health risks
Cholera risk is rising in Pakistan because catastrophic floods, displacement, and contaminated water strain sanitation and healthcare, demanding immediate clean water and hygiene interventions.
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2 months agoAn ancient disease makes yet another comeback
Over the past three years, cases have more than doubled, with over 230,000 cases and nearly 5,000 deaths so far this year on the continent. Those cases are spread across 23 countries, up from 15 affected countries in 2022, according to Africa CDC. It's a disease that is easily treatable yet deadly. It can kill someone in a matter of hours if good medical care is not provided promptly.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months agoCorpses rotting in the Nile' as cholera tears through Sudan
The civil war in Sudan has led to a rapid spread of cholera among returnees.
Omdurman has become a focal point for overcrowding and disease after army recapture of Khartoum.
Poor living conditions and rampant infection contribute to the cholera epidemic.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months agoCorpses rotting in the Nile' as cholera tears through Sudan
The civil war in Sudan has led to a rapid spread of cholera among returnees.
Omdurman has become a focal point for overcrowding and disease after army recapture of Khartoum.
Poor living conditions and rampant infection contribute to the cholera epidemic.
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7 months agoBottles of "Holy Water" Contaminated With Cholera Send European Tourists to the ICU
Holy water from Ethiopian well may contain harmful cholera bacteria, posing risks to tourists.
Three tourists contracted cholera after drinking contaminated holy water, leading to severe health issues.
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