Cholera Outbreak in Southern Africa

Malawi – The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the cholera outbreak in Malawi as the deadliest in the country’s history, with 1,210 reported deaths and over 37,000 cases reported since March 2022.

The organization has warned that the situation in Malawi could continue to worsen without strong interventions, as the number of cases increased by 143% last month compared to December.

In addition, confirmed cases have been reported in Mozambique, and the risk of spread to other neighboring countries is deemed “very high.” However, the WHO stated that the global surge in cholera outbreaks has constrained the availability of vaccines, tests, and treatments.