Cholera

WHO / Ardo Farah # WHO reports latest global trends in cholera, meningitis and plague Seven countries – Angola, Bangladesh, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, South Sudan, Sudan and Yemen – accounted for around 90% of all reported cholera cases and deaths globally. More than one in five reported cholera deaths occurred outside health facilities, highlighting that too many patients are still not reaching care in time. ## Surveillance remains essential to control plague Overall, 3847 suspected cases and 423 deaths were reported to WHO, corresponding to a case fatality rate of 11%.

20 hours ago · Cholera cases rise to 510 with 13 deaths in 2026. Cumulative confirmed cases is at 25,458.

# Cholera 29 September 2026 6 min(1611 words)

# WHO: Global cholera deaths rose by 30% in 2025 Just seven countries—Angola, Bangladesh, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Nigeria, South Sudan, Sudan, and Yemen—accounted for 90% of all reported cases and deaths caused by the highly contagious and acute diarrheal infection, which spreads through water and food contaminated by the _Vibrio cholerae_ bacterium. The WHO said one in five reported deaths occurred outside healthcare facilities. ### Decline in bacterial meningitis cases Most cases were reported from the DRC and Madagascar.

11 hours ago · In the last 24 hours, the country has recorded 63 new suspected Cholera, 10 confirmed cases and two deaths. 62 are currently in hospital.

14 hours ago · Since 1 January 2026 and as of 14 September 2026, 115 346 cases, including 55 deaths have been reported. In comparison, in 2025 and as of 15 September 2025, 129 ...