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Bookmark or Share- Cholera - World Health Organization (WHO)CCholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera remains a global threat to public health and an indicator of inequity and lack of social development. Researchers have estimated that every year, there are 1.3 to 4.0 million cases, and 21 000 to 143 000 deaths worldwide due to cholera.
- Cholera – Global situation - World Health Organization (WHO)The overall capacity to respond to the multiple and simultaneous outbreaks continues to be strained due to the global lack of resources, including the oral cholera vaccine, as well as overstretched public health and medical personnel, who are dealing with multiple disease outbreaks at the same time.
- Cholera outbreaks - World Health Organization (WHO)The oral cholera vaccine can be given to children over one year and adults. It is safe for you to receive the oral cholera vaccine if you are pregnant. The cholera vaccine is an oral vaccine, meaning it needs to be swallowed. In a 2-dose schedule, the doses should be taken at least 2 weeks apart (and not more than 6 months apart).
- Cholera - World Health Organization (WHO)Cholera is a severe diarrheal disease that can be fatal within hours if not treated. Quick access to treatment is crucial. Researchers estimate that there are 1.3 to 4.0 million cases and 21 000 to 143 000 deaths from cholera worldwide each year (1). Most people with cholera have no or mild symptoms and can be treated with oral rehydration ...
- Cholera – Global situation - World Health Organization (WHO)Several countries with cholera outbreaks are also responding to multiple other disease outbreaks including mpox (monkeypox), dengue, chikungunya, measles, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This also strains the overall response capacity to cholera, particularly in countries with limited resources.
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