The World Health Organization says the number of deaths caused by cholera is on the rise globally with Haiti among countries recording increased cases.
The WHO, using figures provided by the global cholera statistics for 2023, said over 4,000 people died from the disease last year, a 71 per cent increase compared with 2022.?
The number of reported cases also increased by 13 per cent.
Cholera is an acute intestinal infection spread through contaminated food and water.
While it is preventable and easily treatable, communities with limited access to sanitation are most affected.
The WHO said the geographical distribution of cholera changed significantly from 2022 to 2023, with a 32 per cent decrease in cases reported from the Middle East and Asia, and a 125 per cent increase in Africa.
It says the global cholera crisis continues into 2024 with 22 countries currently reporting active outbreaks, although the number of cases reported so far in 2024 is lower compared with the similar period last year.
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