An ancient disease makes yet another comeback
Summary
Cholera, an ancient disease, is increasing again in Africa due to ongoing conflicts and poverty. Over 230,000 cases and nearly 5,000 deaths have occurred this year across 23 countries. In response, African leaders and health organizations have created an emergency plan to combat the disease.Key Facts
- Cholera cases in Africa have more than doubled in the past three years.
- Over 230,000 cases and nearly 5,000 deaths have been reported in 2023.
- The disease is present in 23 African countries, up from 15 in 2022.
- Cholera spreads through contaminated food or water.
- An emergency response plan involving Africa CDC and WHO has been launched.
- The plan includes 350 treatment centers and aims to use 10 million vaccine doses.
- The budget for the emergency plan is $231 million.
- The long-term goal is to eliminate cholera as a major public health issue by 2030.
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