Ethiopia: 2022/2023 Cholera

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Source: https://reliefweb.int/report/ethiopia/ethiopia-cholera-outbreak-2022-dref-application-mdret028

Ethiopia Cholera Outbreak 2022 - DREF Application (MDRET028)
Format Situation Report
Source IFRC
Posted 5 Oct 2022
Originally published 4 Oct 2022

What happened, where and when?

On 16 September 2022, the Ethiopia Ministry of Health declared a cholera outbreak in the Harana Buluk and Berbere woredas of Bale Zone, Oromia Region. From 17 to 20 September 2022, the Bole zone of the ERCS conduced a rapid assessment which was submitted to the ERCS Head Quarters on 25 September 2022. The assessment findings reveal that a total of 102 cases and one death from both woreda’s had been reported at that time.

The key epidemiological indicators, at the time of writing, are as follows:

The Attack Rate (AR) for Harana Buluk and Berbere woreda’s are 55.1/100,000 and 24.94 / 100,000 respectively.

The Case Fatality Rate (CFR) for Harana Buluk is 1.47% while it remains at 0% for Berbere.

Stool stamples from Harana Buluk and Berebere were tested at the Adama Regional lab. 8 out of 8 samples from Harana Buluk tested positive for Vibrio Cholera, while 11 out of 15 from Berebere tested positive.

On 25 September 2022, a total of 16 new cholera cases (14 severe) were reported. There were no new deaths. While 2 patients were discharged, Cholera Treatment Centers (CTC) reported 14 new admissions. Anecdotally, the outbreak is also reported to have expanded to the Dolo Mena woreda, which constitutes a risk of further spread.

Cholera outbreak response activities are ongoing in both woredas. This includes oral rehydration points (ORP) by the Ministry of Health, active case searching, mandatory zero reporting and alerting of neighbouring woredas...

 

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Source: https://reliefweb.int/report/ethiop...n-cholera-outbreak-flash-update-1-10-october-

Ethiopia: Bale Zone, Oromia Region Cholera Outbreak - Flash Update #1 As of 10 October 2022

Format Situation Report
Source OCHA
Posted 13 Oct 2022
Originally published 13 Oct 2022

This report is prepared with the support and collaboration of cluster coordinators and humanitarian partners. This is an information product that might be followed by further updates. Boundaries, names and designations of districts/zones indicated in the narration in the report do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations. Please contact ocha-eth-communication@un.org for any comment or question you may have on this publication.

HIGHLIGHTS

Cholera outbreak has been confirmed in 15 kebeles of 3 woredas (districts) in Bale Zone of Oromia. As of 10 October 2022, 191 cholera cases have been reported including 4 deaths.

The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), the Oromia Regional Health Bureau (ORHB), the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners have been responding since mid-September 2022...

 

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Week 42: 10 - 16 October 2022
Data as reported by: 17:00; 16 October 2022
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Cholera Ethiopia

233 cases
5 Deaths
CFR 2.1%

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Oromia and Somali regions of Ethiopia have been experiencing a
cholera outbreak since 27 August 2022. As of 12 October 2022, a
total of 233 cases of cholera and five deaths have been reported
yielding a case fatality rate of 2.1%. Four woredas are currently
experiencing active outbreaks including Kersadula (18 cases,
7.7%) in the Somali region; and Berbere (125 cases, 53.6%),
Harena Buluk (71 cases, 30.5%), and Delo Mena (19 cases,
8.2%) in Oromia region.

The cumulative attack rate is 50.9 cases per 100 000 population
at risk. At the woreda level, the highest attack rate has been
recorded in Berbere at 91.7 cases per 100 000 population at risk,
followed by Harena Buluk at 58.0 cases per 100 000, Kersadula
at 28.3 cases per 100 000, and Delo Mena at 13.9 cases per 100
000. Children under the age of 5years account for 30.9% (72) of
all cases and 52.0% (121) of all cases were male.

At least 12 samples out of 16 collected have tested positive
for cholera by either rapid diagnostic tests or culture methods.
Notably, four samples out of four (100%) tested by culture
from Harana Buluk woreda, and two samples out of four from
Kersadula woreda, were all found positive for Vibrio cholerae.
The risk of spread to other areas is high given that the affected
regions, which are known cholera hotspots, have reported
suspected cases from at least 18 villages. In addition, due to
a situation of drought and conflict in the region, many people
have been subject to internal displacement and patients have
presented with severe dehydration (57.1%) and severe acute
malnutrition (25.0%).

Among cholera patients, 27.5% of patients were not vaccinated,
7.7% had unknown vaccination status, while 40.8% had at least
one oral cholera vaccine (OCV) dose and 24% had two OCV
doses. An OCV campaign coverage study is being considered to
further understand the epidemiological situation in the country.

PUBLIC HEALTH ACTIONS

A national cholera elimination plan is being implemented.
Regional coordination to manage the outbreak is ongoing
with functioning response structures.

A surge team to support the response was deployed
including officers from Ethiopian Public Health Institute,
Regional Health Bureaus, and World Health Organization.

Case investigations and active case searching is ongoing
including contact tracing

Infection prevention and control measures are being taken in
the affected areas.

Seven cholera treatment centres were established in the
affected woredas: one in Kersadula, three in Berbere, two in
Harena Buluk, and one in Dolo Mena.

About 72 supportive and health care workers have been
trained on case management.

Cholera kits, medical supplies, and water, sanitation, and
hygiene materials were provided to the affected woredas.
Water sample collection, bacteriological test, and chlorine
residual testing have been conducted.

Surveys were conducted for checking quality of household
water and availability of latrines.

Risk communication messages were disseminated at
marketplaces, schools, community gatherings, and among
religious and community leaders.

SITUATION INTERPRETATION

The cholera outbreak in Ethiopia that began surging in August
2022 has deteriorated in the past one month. The situation has
mainly affected children under 5 years of age which combined
with nutrition issues could be detrimental to the children in these
areas and especially among those who are internally displaced.
The two affected regions have faced challenges that include lack
of access to safe drinking water, poor sanitation conditions, and
overcrowding due to massive concentration of pilgrims at holy
water sites and daily labourers in farming areas. Some areas of
the country are difficult to access for transporting supplies due to
internal conflicts and poor roads. Other outbreaks of COVID-19,
anthrax, malaria, measles, meningitis, and anthrax are further
burdening the health system.

https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/363696/OEW42-1016102022.pdf

 

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Week 44: 24 to 30 October 2022
Data as reported by: 17:00; 30 October 2022
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All events currently being monitored by WHO AFRO
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Ethiopia Cholera Ungraded

Date notified to WCO 17-Sep-22
Start of reporting period 17-Sep-22
End of reporting period 29-Oct-22

Total cases 331
Cases Confirmed 4
Deaths 17
CFR 5.1%

A cholera outbreak in ongoing in Ethiopia since 27 August 2022. The index case was reported from Bekay Kebele, Harana Buluk Woreda of Bale Zone, Oromia Region.
As of 29 October 2022, a total of 331 suspected cases of cholera have been reported including 245 cases from Oromia region and 86 cases from Somali region. The
cumulative attack rate is 63.7 per 100 000 population. Seventeen deaths have so far been reported, for a CFR of 5.1%. Five woredas have been affected: Berbere (n=152
cases), Harena Buluk (n=71 cases), and Delo Mena (n=22 cases) in Bale Zone of Oromia region, and Guradamole (n=49 cases) and Kersadula (n=37 cases) in Liben
Zone of Somali region. No case has been reported from Harena Buluk in the last 20 days, and from Dolo Mena in the last 13 days.


https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/364078/OEW44-2430102022.pdf

 

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Week 46: 7 - 13 November 2022
Data as reported by: 17:00; 13 November 2022
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All events currently being monitored by WHO AFRO
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Ethiopia Cholera Ungraded

Date notified to WCO 17-Sep-22
Start of reporting period 17-Sep-22
End of reporting period 13-Nov-2022

Total cases 399
Cases Confirmed 15
Deaths 17
CFR 4.3%


A cholera outbreak has been ongoing in Ethiopia since 27 August 2022. The index case was reported from Bekay Kebele, Harana Buluk Woreda of Bale Zone, Oromia Region. As of 13 November 2022, a total of 399 suspected cases of cholera have been reported including 274 cases from Oromia region and 125 cases from Somali region. At least 15 of these cases have been laboratory-confirmed through culture. The cumulative attack rate is 89.6 per 100 000 population. Seventeen deaths have been reported, for a CFR of 4.3%. Six woredas have so far been affected: Berbere (174 cases), Harena Buluk (71), Delo Mena (22), and Gura Damole (7) in Bale Zone of Oromia region, and Guradamole (88) and Kersadula (37) in Liben Zone of Somali region. A total of 38 Kebeles (villages) have reported one or several suspected cases of cholera since the beginning of the outbreak. Of note, no case has been reported from Harena Buluk in the last 36 days and from Dolo Mena over the last 29 days.

https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/...0713112022.pdf

 

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Source: https://english.news.cn/20221125/5b380ee12f6f4da0915191a56282c60a/c.html

UN agency warns over cholera outbreak in Ethiopia as 20 deaths reported
Source: Xinhua
Editor: huaxia
2022-11-25 01:09:15

ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) on Thursday warned over the ongoing cholera outbreak in southeastern Ethiopia as 20 deaths reported so far.

The UNOCHA said in its latest situation update issued Thursday that some 491 cholera cases, including 20 deaths, have been reported in the affected areas as of Wednesday.

The cholera outbreak has spread out to 41 localities of 4 districts in the Bale zone of Oromia region and 2 districts of Liban zone of Somali region, it said...

 

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Source: https://www.macaubusiness.com/humanitarian-situation-in-ethiopia-remains-dire-un-agency/


Humanitarian situation in Ethiopia remains dire: UN agency
By
Xinhua News Agency

The humanitarian situation in Ethiopia remains dire due to the failure of the main production season that severely deteriorates household food security, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned.

According to UNICEF, an active cholera outbreak is also ongoing in some areas in the Oromia and Somali regions, with 379 cholera cases and 17 deaths reported as of November 8.

The use of unsafe water from contaminated water points, limited access to water and sanitation services, poor hygiene practices, including open defecation and lack of water treatment options have contributed to the rapid spread of the outbreak, it said.

UNICEF said in addition to the cholera outbreak, the drought situation is creating pressing child protection needs and concerns such as separation of children from families, psychosocial distress as well as various forms of violence including gender-based violence and harmful practices, such as child marriage...

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Source: https://english.news.cn/20221216/ab9ff46d0ab84fe9997ec76512e5b56e/c.html

UN agency warns of cholera outbreak in Ethiopia
Source: Xinhua
Editor: huaxia
2022-12-16 01:40:15

ADDIS ABABA, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) on Thursday warned of the ongoing cholera outbreak in southeastern Ethiopia as the death toll climbed to 24.

The UNOCHA said in its latest situation update issued Thursday that 669 cholera cases, including 24 deaths, have been reported in the affected areas as of Wednesday.

It warned that close to 743,000 people are at high risk of the ongoing cholera outbreak across the eight affected districts...

 

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Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202301310498.html

Ethiopia: Ongoing Cholera Outbreak Kills 28 in Four Zones of Oromia, Somali Regions, Leaves Close to One Million People At High Risk: UN
31 January 2023
Addis Standard (Addis Ababa)

Addis Abeba — The latest report by the UN reveals that the Cholera outbreak has spread out to 66 kebeles of 8 woredas across Bale, Guji and West Arsi zones of Oromia and 2 woredas of Liban zone of Somali region, rising the total number of cholera cases reported as of 30 January 2023 to 1,055 - of whom 191 IDPs - including 28 associated deaths. Close to 1 million people are at high-risk in the 10 affected woredas.

As of 30 January 2023, 1,055 cholera cases have been reported in 6 woredas of Bale zone (Berbere, Harana Buluk, Goro, Delo Mena, Gura Damole, Meda Welabu), Girja woreda of Guji zone, Nenesebo woreda of West Arsi zone, 2 woredas of Liban zone (Guradamole and Karsadula). Out of 28 associated deaths confirmed in these 10 affected woredas, Guradamole woreda of Liban zone (13) and Berbere woreda of Bale zone (5) reported the highest number of deaths so far.

According to the report, the total cholera caseload increased by 30 per cent since the beginning of January 2023 with new daily cases reported and new patients admitted in Goro, Nenesebo and Girja woredas. The reported deaths mostly fall within the age range of 0 to 14 years (of which 25 per cent are children under five). Out of the total caseload, more than 77 per cent have not received any doses of Oral Cholera Vaccination (OCV)...

 

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Week 5: 23 to 29 January 2023
Data as reported by: 17:00; 29 January 2023
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All events currently being monitored by WHO AFRO
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Ethiopia Cholera Ungraded

Date notified to WCO 17-Sep-22
Start of reporting period 17-Sep-22
End of reporting period 26-Jan-23

Total cases 1 027
Cases Confirmed 32
Deaths 28
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A cholera outbreak has been ongoing in Ethiopia since 27 August 2022. The index case was reported from Bekay Kebele, Oromia Region and the outbreak was confirmed on 9 September. As of 26 January 2023, a total of 1 027 suspected cases of cholera with 28 deaths (CFR 2.7%) have been reported, including 828 cases and 13 deaths (CFR 1.6%) from Oromia region and 199 cases and 15 deaths (CFR 7.5%) from Somali region. A total of 32 of these cases were laboratory-confirmed through culture, and 138 cases were positive to cholera RDT. A total of 66 kebeles (villages) have so far been affected, distributed in ten woredas. About 191 suspected cases of cholera were also reported in IDP locations.
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https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/365810/OEW05-232901.pdf

 

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WHO Ethiopia rapidly scales up response to contain cholera outbreak in SNNP Region

27 July 2023

Upon arrival at the site, you will notice a sizable Cholera treatment center. The World Health Organization (WHO) has swiftly responded to the Cholera outbreak in the Konso Zone and Alle Special Woreda of the Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples’ Region of Ethiopia by establishing Cholera Treatment Centers (CTCs) in four districts. These facilities act as referral centers where patients can receive urgent, high-quality medical attention to decrease the number of deaths resulting from cholera-related illnesses. WHO is implementing all recommended interventions to control the current cholera outbreak.

The Cholera outbreak in Ethiopia started in August 2022 in the Oromia region and later spread to other areas, including the SNNP region, since March 2023 and has been a growing concern.

As of now, the outbreak has reached 42 districts in SNNP and has resulted in over 4,000 cases. To address this, the government and other partners are working closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) to provide ongoing support to the affected areas.

Recognizing the urgency of the situation, WHO deployed technical experts to the affected areas and conducted capacity-building training on cholera outbreak management. This comprehensive approach ensures that medical professionals are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively treat patients and put measures in place to prevent further transmission.

Establishing cholera treatment centres (CTCs) has brought much-needed relief to the affected communities. Now, individuals suffering from cholera have a haven where they can receive the quality medical attention they require, reducing the risk of complications and deaths fatalities. The CTCs are operating at full capacity, with an average of 10 or more people being treated daily since their construction a week ago.

A community representative from Kolme District in Konso Zone said, "I want to express our appreciation to WHO for helping us. The Cholera Treatment Center is very important to us because it offers shelter to our patients and health workers. We are grateful for WHO's assistance."

The outbreak has been triggered by poor sanitation, unpredictable water supplies and food insecurity. Despite efforts to respond to the situation, significant challenges and gaps remain. This includes limited support from partners in affected areas, resulting in inadequate support compared to the needs on the ground. Moreover, subpar case management methods and ineffectual risk communication strategies are being utilized.

To tackle these challenges, WHO coordinates with partners and mobilises additional resources, rental vehicles, and water treatment chemicals to support the response efforts.

According to WHO Ethiopia representative a.i., it is crucial for all parties involved to work together in order to contain the outbreak and save lives effectively.

WHO expresses gratitude for the invaluable support from USAID/BHA and the Central Emergency Response Fund/CERF, whose contributions have enabled the provision of timely aid in areas where it is most needed.

https://www.afro.who.int/countries/...utbreak-snnp-region?country=30&name=Ethiopia​

 

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Source: https://reliefweb.int/report/ethiop...ho-un-ocha-echo-daily-flash-06-september-2023

Ethiopia - Cholera outbreak (DG ECHO, UN OCHA) (ECHO Daily Flash of 06 September 2023)
Format News and Press Release
Source ECHO
Posted 6 Sep 2023
Originally published 6 Sep 2023

The case fatality rate of cholera in the region of Benishangul Gumuz has reached 14.29%.
As of 31 August 2023, over 20,000 cholera cases have been reported in 204 districts across the country – up from 12,000 cases and 71 districts in early July, showing a sharp increase. A total of 271 casualties have been registered over the last 12 months.
The mortality rates remain of concern with a national average above 1% (1.34%.) The current outbreak is among the longest ever in Ethiopia, with the first case recorded in August 2022.​..

 

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Source: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/cho...eports-nearly-400-new-cases-in-a-week/2995783

Cholera outbreak in Ethiopia escalates as UN reports nearly 400 new cases in a week
Hospitals struggle to retain Cholera patients amid food shortages, says latest report by UN agency
Andrew Wasike 19.09.2023 - Update : 19.09.2023

The UN on Tuesday sounded the alarm as Ethiopia grapples with an escalating cholera outbreak that has claimed hundreds of lives.

In the latest report released on Tuesday, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that nearly 400 new cases have been admitted to the Kumer Cholera Treatment Center in the past week, marking a staggering 50% increase compared to the previous week.

“The number of cases admitted to the Kumer Cholera Treatment Center (CTC) totals 393 people, a 50% increase in cases reported in the past week based on regional public health data,” OCHA said...

 

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Source: https://www.independent.co.ug/death-toll-from-cholera-outbreak-in-ethiopia-rises-to-300-who/

Death toll from cholera outbreak in Ethiopia rises to 300: WHO
The Independent October 7, 2023 AFRICA

​Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | An ongoing cholera outbreak in Ethiopia has claimed some 300 lives so far, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its latest situation update.

According to the latest health cluster bulletin for Ethiopia released Friday, the ongoing cholera outbreak, since Aug. 27, 2022, has spread into 113 districts across 10 regions in Ethiopia.

The number of cholera deaths increased from 172 on July 12 to 300 as of Oct. 3 with a case fatality rate of 1.24 percent, according to the report.

The number of cholera cases also increased from 13,118 to 24,197 during the reported period.

The report indicated that the ongoing cholera response interventions have managed to control the outbreak in the country. It, however, expressed concern as some districts are seeing a re-emergence of cholera cases...

 

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WEEKLY BULLETIN ON OUTBREAKS
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Week 38: 18 - 24 September 2023
Data as reported by: 17:00; 24 September 2023
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Ethiopia

Cholera

23 652 Cases
299 Death
1.3% CFR
Grade 3

EVENT DESCRIPTION

The ongoing Cholera outbreak which started in Harena
Buluk Woredas of Oromia region, in South Eastern
Ethiopia is among the longest outbreaks the country has
ever experienced. The outbreak, which started in one
region in August 2022 and was subsequently confirmed
by laboratory tests on 9 September 2022, later spread
to other areas since March 2023. It has been a growing
concern which its peak observed in late July 2023.
As of now, the outbreak has reached 42 districts in
Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples and has
resulted in over 4 000 cases. In 2022 (27 August – 31
December, 2022), a cumulative total of 1 073 cases
and 30 deaths (CFR = 2.8%) were reported, whereas a
cumulative total of 23 652 cholera cases (AR = 86.9 per
100 000 Population) and 299 deaths (CFR =1.3%) were
reported in 2023 as of 21 September, 2023.

From 27 August 2022 to 21 September 2023, a total
of 250 Woredas from 10 regions: Oromia (96), South
Ethiopia (38), Central Ethiopia (15), Amhara (32), Sidama
(31), Dire Dawa (20), Somali (4), Afar (11), B. Gumuz (2),
Harari (1) were affected. Currently, 116 Woredas are
reporting cholera cases throughout the country.

The Oromia and Southern Ethiopia regions have been
the most affected, with 36.4% and 31.6% of all cases
respectively, followed by Amhara region (13.8%), Somali
region (5.8%) and Sidama region (5.6%).

Cumulatively, a total of 1 176 stool samples were
collected, with an overall positivity rate of 90.1% using
both Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) and culture methods.
A total of 328 (27.9%) samples were cultured of which
288 (69.5%) were positive.

PUBLIC HEALTH ACTIONS

• MoH is coordinating the response to the outbreak with
the support of partners through Rapid Response Teams
which have been redeployed to support field-activities

• Case definitions have been printed and distributed to
health facilities. Active case searching, contact tracing,
disinfection and sensitization, as well as verification and
investigation of all reported alerts and rumors in Oromia,
Somali, SNNP and Sidama regions is underway.

• As part of the WASH Cholera outbreak intervention
activities, 21 water points were established, water
treatment chemicals were distributed, and water schemes
disinfection is ongoing.

• Partners are supporting the case management process
through standardization of the Cholera Treatment Centres,
training of health-care workers, and onsite capacity
building

• Public awareness and community sensitization are
ongoing through national and local media, social media
networks, schools, community, political and faith leaders
mainly promoting cholera prevention messages

• A fourth-round oral cholera vaccination campaign is
underway with pre-campaign activities planned for 4-10
September, 2023.

SITUATION INTERPRETATION

Almost half of the Woredas are still reporting cholera
cases, suggesting that there remains a need to strengthen
and maintain public and community awareness. The
observed declining trend with no deaths underlines the
effectiveness of the different epidemic management
approaches put in place which need to be maintained and
reinforced. Laboratory confirmation is key for monitoring
the outbreak, therefore support for the provision of RDTs,
laboratory reagents as well as capacity building should
be sustained. The persistence of the cholera epidemic
throughout a year may requires genomic surveillance of
circulating epidemic strains to document any genomic
events occurring due to vaccine use.


https://www.afro.who.int/countries/...gencies-bulletin-week-38-18-24-september-2023

 

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Source: https://english.news.cn/africa/20231201/3e57e51e23134755905694c262090ab3/c.html

Cholera outbreak in eastern Ethiopia kills 23
Source: Xinhua| 2023-12-01 01:55:31|Editor: huaxia

ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- Save the Children, a global charity organization, said Thursday that a cholera outbreak in Ethiopia's eastern Somali region has killed at least 23 people.

The charity said in a press release that a new cholera outbreak in the Somali region has resulted in 772 confirmed cases and 23 deaths in only two weeks.

"A deadly combination of flooded water systems, a lack of basic sanitation services and damaged water treatment plants has driven the spike in the deadly illness," the statement said.​..

 

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Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/wor...holera-outbreak-in-ethiopia-surpasses-400-who

Death toll from cholera outbreak in Ethiopia surpasses 400: WHO
Saturday, 02 Dec 2023
1:22 AM MYT​

ADDIS ABABA, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- An ongoing cholera outbreak in Ethiopia has claimed more than 400 lives so far, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday in its latest situation update.

The latest health cluster bulletin for Ethiopia warned that the ongoing flooding incidents in different parts of the East African country have further exacerbated the spread of cholera in the country.

According to the report, there is a 12 percent increase in the number of cholera deaths during November compared to the preceding month, with 28,333 cholera cases reported as of Nov. 29, including 404 deaths.

Amid an increase in the number of cholera-related deaths, there is also an increase in the case fatality rate, reaching 1.43 percent by the end of November, when compared to 1.37 percent during the start of November, it said.​..

 

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Source: https://borkena.com/2023/12/21/ethiopia-cholera-epidemic-rampant-in-tigray-region/

Cholera epidemic rampant in Tigray Region
December 21, 2023
​By Staff Reporter

ADDIS ABABA – (BORKENA) – Ethio-FM reported here today quoting the health professionals in Tigray Region that the cholera epidemic has run rampant in 10 Woredas of the Region.

Accordingly, over two percent of the people located in areas, which are not under the control of the Regional Government were affected by the cholera epidemic, the news source disclosed.

Public health risk coordinator with the Health Bureau of Tigray Region, Mebrhatom Haftu, told Ethio-FM 107.8 Radio that there “is a fear that the cholera outbreak that occurred in these stated places can be a disaster for the whole Tigray”.

The coordinator stated that three people died due to the cholera epidemic in the areas, which are not controlled by the Interim Administration of Tigray Region.​..