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WHO Raises Alarm Over Rise In Cholera Cases In Nigeria, Malawi, Cameroon, 7 Other Africa Nations

Last updated: 2023/02/10 at 11:19 AM
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BY KAJOGBOLA TAOHEED KEHINDE

Across the continent, cases in January were​ 30 per cent higher​ than for the whole of last year.​

Most new infections and deaths have occurred in Malawi, which is facing its worst outbreak in 20 years.​

Overall, 10 African countries are affected by​ cholera. ​ The waterborne disease causes acute watery diarrhoea and can kill within hours but is easily treatable.​

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Besides Malawi, cases have been reported in neighbouring Mozambique and Zambia, as well as in Burundi, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Nigeria.​

Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia are also responding to outbreaks amid the historic drought in the Horn of Africa which has left millions in dire need of humanitarian assistance. ​

“We are witnessing a worrying scenario where​ conflict and extreme climatic events​ are worsening the triggers of cholera and increasing its toll on lives,” said Dr. Matshidiso Moeti,​ WHO​ Regional Director for Africa. ​

As of 29 January, an estimated 26,000 cases and 660 deaths have been reported in the 10 countries.​

WHO warned that if the current trend continues, cases could​ surpass the number​ recorded in 2021 – the worst year for cholera in Africa in nearly a decade. ​

The average case fatality ratio is almost at three per cent, which is above the 2.3 per cent reached in 2022 and far exceeds the acceptable level of below one.​

“It’s critical for African countries to scale up readiness to quickly detect cases and mount comprehensive and timely response,” said Dr. Moeti.​

WHO is helping governments to fight back, including ramping up disease surveillance, prevention and treatment, and community engagement.​

Sixty-five experts have been deployed to five countries, 40 alone to Malawi, where nearly 37,000 cholera cases and 1,210 deaths have been reported in all 29 districts since last March.​

Additionally, WHO has distributed cholera kits and other supplies there, including oral rehydration salts, IV fluids, antibiotics, rapid diagnostic test kits, personal protective equipment, tents and cholera beds.​

It has also helped to provide nearly 50 rehydration points in vulnerable communities, and supported the recruitment of dozens of doctors, nurses and clinical technicians across the country.​

Furthermore, WHO also disbursed $6 million to kick-start emergency cholera response in Malawi, Kenya and Mozambique, through an international partnership on vaccines known as the ICG.​

The increase in cholera outbreaks globally has put a huge strain on the availability of oral vaccines to treat the disease.​

In October, the ICG temporarily suspended the standard two-dose regimen to a single dose approach. ​ A further surge in cholera risks deepening the shortage.​

“Every death due to cholera is preventable,” said Dr Moeti. “This disease is as much a health challenge as it is a development one. As such investments in better sanitation and access to safe water, formidably complement the public health initiatives to sustainably control and end cholera.”​

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