The World Health Organization (WHO) warned two years ago of the resurgence of cholera outbreaks and that so far there are 24 countries with active outbreaks, some of which are going through a serious crisis.
Although the data available to WHO is insufficient, cases reported in 2022 were double those of 2021, and this year’s data confirms that recovery continues around the world.
Countries such as Afghanistan, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRCongo), Malawi, Nigeria, Somalia and Syria have each recorded more than 10,000 suspected and confirmed cases, representing an increase in both outbreaks and their size.
The disease is an intestinal infection that spreads through water and food contaminated with feces and is closely related to underdevelopment due to the lack of drinking water and sanitation facilities, conditions that are aggravated by extreme climatic events such as floods, droughts or cyclones.
The demand for anti-infective materials caused the International Coordination Group (GIC), which manages the emergency supply of vaccines, to suspend vaccination with two doses to use only one.
For its part, WHO helps these countries with public health surveillance, case management and prevention measures, delivery of essential medical supplies, coordination of field mobilizations with partners, and support for communication. risk management and community participation.
The WHO also requested 160.4 million dollars (about 150.7 million euros) from the global strategic preparedness and response plan, in addition to releasing 16.6 million dollars (15.6 million euros) from the Emergency Contingency Fund. the World Health Organization for Emergencies.
Source: TSF
