According to Mombeshora, some provinces have not reported any cases of cholera for more than a month, which is a good sign that the country is on course to end the outbreak.

More than 400 cases of cholera have been reported in Lagos state since the outbreak began

The report said that there was a notable decrease in cholera cases in the second week of June compared to reported cases in the first week.

In southern Africa, poor weather across the continent has led to an epidemic of cholera. Outbreaks have spread to both rural populations and urban centres in major southern African cities. Related: South Sudan: Convention for Youth Leadership In Zambia, Children step over them and play inches from the fetid water. The African country has been […]

On Sunday, the United Nations humanitarian agency said that it has stepped up its response to tackle the cholera outbreak in Somalia as the death toll has increased to 120 since January. Related: S. Africa to Ensure Safe, Secure Elections, NATJOINTS The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said a total of […]

On Thursday, the government confirmed that the number of cholera cases has increased to 107 in Kenya as heavy flooding caused by seasonal rains continues to wreak havoc in the country. Related: Kenya: Alarm Over Sale of Counterfeit Cancer Medicine The Ministry of Interior and National Administration said the Ministry of Health, together with the […]

On Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned of an escalation of cholera outbreaks around the world, especially in countries with a damaged health situation. RELATED: WHO Approves New Cholera Vaccine To Help Fight Surge in Cases According to WHO, the outbreak may be due to the large-scale effects of climate change, so the health […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Friday the approval of a new oral version of an existing cholera vaccine, amid a sharp increase in cases worldwide. RELATED: Somalia: Death Toll From Cholera Rises to 75, Spreading Rapidly As the world faces a shortage of cholera vaccine, the easier-to-manufacture vaccine is expected to help increase the […]

On Thursday, Somalia’s ministry of health said that at least 75 people have died from cholera since January, amid a significant rise in new cases. RELATED: Somalia: Cholera Death Toll Rises to 60, New Cases A total of 7,235 new cases have so far been reported, the Ministry of Health and Human Services said, adding […]

The death toll from the sinking of a makeshift ferry off the northern coast of Mozambique on Sunday has risen to nearly 100, according to the country’s Institute of Maritime Transport (INTRASMAR). RELATED: Zambia: Unity Essential to End Conflicts in DRC and Mozambique The initial death toll of 91 rose to 96 after they recovered […]