Why Africa’s deadly cholera crisis is worse than ever. Nearly 350,000 cases have been reported in the past four years, with 6,000 lives lost.
Extreme weather events, including tropical storms, floods, and drought, have ravaged parts of Africa over the past three years, leading to widespread hunger and displacement. These events have also left a deadly consequence: a surge in cholera outbreaks.
Since late 2021, over 6,000 lives have been lost, and nearly 350,000 cases reported across southern and East Africa.
