Friday, June 19, 2026

cholera

June 14, 2026

Cholera outbreak kills five in Plateau, 11 cases confirmed

The confirmed and suspected cases were reported in the Pushit, Mangu 1 and Mangu 2 communities of Mangu Local Government Area.

Map of Plateau State
May 30, 2026

Cholera hits over 138 Borno communities, kills 37 villagers 

Mr Abba-Kaza noted that the outbreak had spread to 36 wards and more than 138 communities.

Governor Babagana Zulum
April 25, 2026

Vaccines averted over 150 million deaths from Ebola, measles, others in past 50 years, says WHO

The UN health agency calls for renewed commitments to build more sustainable national programmes.

WHO logo and people being vaccinated
April 16, 2026

Africa CDC raises alarm over strange illness in Burundi

Mr Boum said that a multisectoral rapid response team had been deployed.

Burundi
March 4, 2026

Zambia’s cholera cases surpass 1,100 since August outbreak

A total of 376,573 people in affected districts have been vaccinated against cholera so far.

Zambia
March 4, 2026

Sudan declares end to cholera epidemic after 18-month outbreak

Sudan first announced the outbreak of cholera in August 2024.

Cholera/Sudan
February 6, 2026

Africa recorded fewer disease outbreaks in January: CDC

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says the continent recorded fewer disease outbreaks in January 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
February 2, 2026

Cholera: WaterAid urges Bauchi govt to fix broken water facilities

Mr Mallo said the call was imperative to ensure a rapid and effective response to cholera and other water-borne disease outbreaks.

A dry tap used to illustrate the story
January 15, 2026
Cholera
December 18, 2025

Africa recorded improved control of Ebola, mpox, cholera outbreaks in 2025: Official

Mr Boum said that despite the progress, Africa continued to face serious health threats, particularly from cholera, diphtheria, and viral haemorrhagic fevers.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention