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WHO Notice of Cholera Outbreak in Angola
Time to read: 00:45
Type of article: News
MedED Catalogue Reference: MNC005
Category: News
Category Cross-reference: Infectious Diseases
Keywords: cholera, infectious diseases
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28 March 2025, 14:45
Source: WHO Press Release
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Angola has been experiencing a substantial cholera outbreak, which started in January 2025.
As of 23 March 2025, a total of 8543 cases and 329 deaths (Case Fatality Rate (CFR) 3.9%) have been reported, with one-third of the deaths occurring in the community. The outbreak has rapidly spread to 16 out of Angola’s 21 provinces, affecting individuals of all age groups, with the highest burden among those under 20 years old.
The Ministry of Health, with support from WHO and partners, is managing the cholera outbreak response through case detection, deployment of rapid response teams, community engagement and a vaccination campaign.
Given the rapidly evolving outbreak, ongoing rainy season, and cross-border movement with neighbouring countries, WHO assesses the risk of further transmission in Angola and surrounding areas as very high.
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