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WHO reports 30% rise in cholera deaths in 2025
The World Health Organization reported that cholera deaths increased by 30% in 2025, marking the highest toll since 1999, with 7,870 deaths among 451,000 cases across 47 countries. Approximately 90% of the cases are concentrated in seven countries, including Angola, Bangladesh, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The organization also noted that 20% of the deaths occurred outside healthcare facilities. Cases in Africa have risen by 34%, with deaths increasing by 58% since 2024. WHO called for strengthening access to clean water, sanitation, treatment, and vaccination efforts to combat the spread of the disease.
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