An infectious disease becomes more dangerous. The number of world-level deaths has increased substantially in a single year
Holera, Photo: Illia Greatnikov / Alamy / Alamy / Profimedia
Cholere epidemics worsen worldwide, with over 400,000 cases registered in 2025 and 31 affected countries, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), AFP informs.
“The global situation regarding the cholera continues to deteriorate”, being aggravated by “armed conflicts and poverty”, the WHO representatives said.
“Armed conflicts, mass relocation, natural catastrophes and climatic changes have intensified outbreaks (disease), especially in rural areas and in floods, where infrastructure poverty and limited access to medical care delays treatments,” the specialists from the WHO have launched.
Between January 1 and August 17, 409,222 cases and 4,738 deaths were reported worldwide. Although the number of cases decreased by 20% compared to the same period last year, that of deaths registered by 46%.
The risk of propagation, “very high”
“Taking into account the magnitude, severity and interconnected nature of these epidemics, the risk of subsequent propagation within countries and between countries is considered very high,” added WHO.
Six countries have a mortality rate of over 1%, indicating serious deficiencies in cases and delayed access to medical care, the WHO stressed.
Holera has reappeared in countries that have not reported a significant number of cases for several years, such as the Republic of Congo and CIAD. These countries are currently registering the highest mortality rates in the world, of 7.7%, respectively 6.8%.
Sudanul, the third largest country in Africa, is the most serious territory affected by cholera in the world, with over 2,400 deaths registered in the last year in 17 of the 18 counties of the country, according to UNICEF.
Holera, an acute diarrheic infection, is caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with a vibration. Easy to treat by rehydration, in particular, or with antibiotics in serious cases, this disease can still lead to death in just a few hours if not treated.
