Summary
Africa is experiencing its largest cholera outbreak in 25 years, with Angola and Burundi facing significant increases in cases. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention reported approximately 300,000 cases and over 7,000 deaths in 2025. Poor access to clean water and ongoing conflicts are thought to be major reasons for the outbreak.
Key Facts
- Africa's cholera outbreak is the worst in 25 years.
- Angola and Burundi are seeing high numbers of cholera cases.
- About 300,000 cases of cholera are reported in Africa in 2025.
- There have been more than 7,000 deaths from cholera in 2025.
- The outbreak represents a 30% increase in cases from the previous year.
- Cholera spreads through contaminated water and causes severe diarrhea and dehydration.
- Poor access to clean water and conflicts are contributing to the outbreak.
- Sudan's Darfur region has seen at least 71,728 cases and 2,012 deaths in 2025.
