According to the institution, the worst situation is in Angola, where over 860 people have died this year, and in over 1.6 thousand years away. km Burundi. Both countries have seen a sharp increase in cases in recent weeks. Cholera is also a serious challenge for the unstable, embattled Democratic Republic of Congo. In total, as many as 23 countries are struggling with it across the continent.
The situation in Africa is difficult
Africa CDC data shows that in 2025 there was a 30% increase. increase in cholera cases compared to last yearwhen 250 thousand were recorded cases.
The article continues below the video
How many cases of cholera were reported in Africa in 2025?
What are the most severe cases of cholera in Africa?
How many people died of cholera in Africa in 2025?
Where is the mpox virus situation worst?
“We have more and more cases every year, and the number of deaths and countries affected by this disease remains the same,” said Africa CDC Director General Jean Kaseya during his weekly virtual press conference.
Cholera is a severe and potentially fatal diarrheal disease caused by drinking contaminated water.
Kaseya also reported that Ethiopia is currently investigating eight suspected cases of the Ebola-like Marburg virus, which causes hemorrhagic fever, while the mpox virus remains a serious problem in Kenya, Guinea, Ghana and Liberia. The worst situation is in Liberiawhere cases of the virus have been detected in 65 of the 98 districts into which the Liberian health service is divided.
