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The cholera outbreak in the WHO African Region in 2024 has affected 14 countries (Burundi, Cameroon, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe). However, the situation is particularly severe in three countries – Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria – which are currently categorized as being in acute crisis.

Since the beginning of the year 2024, the number of cholera cases and deaths reported to the WHO Regional Office for Africa (AFRO) as of 31 July was 112 301 and 1 900 respectively, with a case fatality ratio of 1.7%. Comoros, The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe account for 83.4% (93 628) of the total cases and 86.4% (1 641) of total deaths reported this year. In 2024, Comoros confirmed an outbreak linked to importation from a passenger aboard a boat that arrived in Moroni on January 31, 2024.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Nigeria has been experiencing a cholera outbreak in 2024: 

• Number of cases: As of September 29, 2024, Nigeria reported 10,837 cases of cholera across 35 states and the FCT. 
• Number of deaths: Nigeria reported 359 deaths from cholera as of September 29, 2024. 
• Case fatality rate: The case fatality rate (CFR) was 3.3%. 
• Comparison to previous month: In September 2024, Nigeria reported 1,938 cases, which was a 26% increase from the previous month

The Haiti Cholera Research Funding Foundation Inc USA is launching a Cholera Awareness Campaign Education on “Clean Water” Water Treatment Aquatab Tablets and distribute Water Tanks to Secondary Schools in Borno State Nigeria. A study reveals that 411 million People in Africa lack access to basic drinking water services. This is a major cause of poverty in Africa and particularly affects women and children.

Aquatabs Tablets
Is a tablet which is added to drinking water to kill most harmful micro-organisms. The tablet dissolves clear within minutes and disinfects the water within 30 minutes.

• 99.9999% reduction in bacteria *
• 99.99% reduction in viruses *
• 99.9% reduction in Cysts (Giardia) *