Cholera is an acute bacterial infection caused by ingestion of food or water that is contaminated with Vibrio cholerae. The symptoms mainly include large watery diarrhea, vomiting, mustle cramps, and severe dehydration. if left untreated, Cholera can kill within several hours. Prevention methods of Cholera include sanitation, and access to clean water. Cholera vaccines that are taken by mouth provide fair protection for about six months. People who survive Cholera develop immunity for at least three years. Cholera has been widely eliminated from industrialized countries through implementing proper water and sewage system. However, it still remains a significnat cause of illness and mortality in many African countries.

In the maps below, please find our dashboard for Cholera cases and mortalities in Africa during the 2022-23 outbreak.

Total Number of Cases

125k

Total Number of Deaths

125k