Cholera has claimed the lives of 1,800 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since the beginning of the year.
- The organization reported nearly 60,000 cases of the disease.
- This situation raises the risk of the disease reaching the densely populated capital, Kinshasa.
- Severe Outbreak in Eastern Regions Dr.
- He highlighted that most cases concentrate in the North Kivu and South Kivu regions in the eastern part of the country.
Cholera Claims 1,800 Lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that cholera has claimed the lives of 1,800 individuals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since the beginning of this year. The organization reported nearly 60,000 cases of the disease.
Rainy Season Increases Cholera Risk
The WHO indicated that the rainy season could accelerate the spread of cholera, which transmits through contaminated water. This situation raises the risk of the disease reaching the densely populated capital, Kinshasa. The organization noted that the mortality rate from cholera stands at approximately 3 percent, a significantly high figure.
Severe Outbreak in Eastern Regions
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of WHO, described the outbreak as the worst in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in decades. He highlighted that most cases concentrate in the North Kivu and South Kivu regions in the eastern part of the country.
Ongoing Efforts to Combat the Disease
The WHO confirmed its commitment to continue working with health authorities and international partners to curb the spread of the disease and enhance health responses in the most affected areas.
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