2022–2024 Southern Africa cholera outbreak

The 2022–2026 Southern Africa cholera outbreak is an outbreak that has spread across Southern and Eastern Africa. It started in Machinga District in Malawi in March 2022. The cholera outbreak in Malawi linked to cases in South Africa, the strains belong to the seventh cholera pandemic. Rather than being a resurgence of a previously circulating strain in Africa, these cases likely resulted from the introduction of a new cholera agent from South Asia into Africa. Quotes The sharp rise in cholera cases in Southern Africa is a clear reminder of how climate-related shocks are intensifying public health risks Dr Marie Roseline Darnycka Belizaire, Emergencies Director at the WHO Regional Office for Africa speaks We’re working closely with national authorities to provide emergency health assistance while strengthening preparedness and resilience of our health systems to better protect communities from the growing impact of climate-linked shocks Dr. Marie External link Category:Disease outbreaks in Africa Category:2020s disease outbreaks