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See - Sada Elbalad
16-07-2025
- Health
- See - Sada Elbalad
Cholera Outbreak Surges Past 35,000 Cases in DRC
Israa Farhan The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has recorded more than 35,000 cases of cholera since the beginning of 2025, as the country faces one of its most severe outbreaks in recent years. Health Minister Roger Kamba said the DRC is currently in the acute phase of the epidemic, with the capital Kinshasa, home to over 17 million people, among the hardest-hit regions. The rapid spread of the disease has been attributed to a combination of recurring floods, lack of access to clean drinking water, poor sanitation infrastructure, and large-scale population displacement. In response to the escalating crisis, the Ministry of Health is intensifying epidemiological surveillance at border crossings through the National Border Hygiene Program. These efforts aim to contain the outbreak and minimize the risk of cross-border transmission. Cholera, a waterborne disease linked to contaminated water and inadequate sanitation, remains a persistent threat in regions experiencing climate-related disasters and infrastructure challenges. The World Health Organization has previously identified the DRC as one of the high-risk countries for recurrent cholera outbreaks due to its vulnerable public health systems read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream
Al Etihad
16-07-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
Cholera cases soar in Congo, with 35,000 affected in 2025
16 July 2025 10:06 KINHASA (XINHUA)The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a sharp resurgence of cholera, with cases reported in 17 of its 36 provinces, and over 35,000 infections recorded since the beginning of the year, authorities of Public Health Roger Kamba told a briefing in Kinshasa, the capital, late Monday that the country remains in the "acute phase" of the outbreak."Being in the acute phase means that we are still seeing the number of cases rising," Kamba outbreak, which has remained endemic in several eastern provinces since it first appeared in the country over half a century ago, is now spreading rapidly, especially in the capital, Kinshasa, a city of over 17 million people. Despite increased efforts, the health minister acknowledged that "80 percent of deaths still occur within communities before patients reach hospitals." Kamba attributed the current surge to a combination of factors, including repeated flooding, lack of access to clean water, poor sanitation, and mass population movements. To prevent cross-border spread, the health ministry has pledged to strengthen epidemiological surveillance at border checkpoints through the National Hygiene Program at Borders. In addition to cholera, the DRC is also grappling with an outbreak of mpox, though a clear downward trend has emerged, Kamba said. "We can say that with mpox, we're on a better path, but it's not over yet. We haven't declared the end of the mpox outbreak, but its trajectory is very positive," the minister said.
Hans India
11-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Cholera outbreak in Congo reaches acute phase with rising cases
Kinshasa: The cholera outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached an "acute phase," with infections still rising, Health Minister Roger Kamba said. Since January 2025, over 33,000 cases and a fatality rate of around 2 per cent have been recorded nationwide, Kamba said at a press conference. The 2025 case count has already surpassed 2024's total of 31,749, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Up to 17 of the country's 26 provinces have been affected so far, up from 14 reported just a day earlier, Kamba said, warning against the rapid spread of disease. The capital Kinshasa, home to more than 1.7 million people, is currently registering around 130 new cases weekly, with a significant number proving fatal, the minister said. In response, the government is opening new treatment centres in Kinshasa and offering free care to confirmed patients. The DRC is also facing a resurgence of mpox, Kamba added, calling the current health situation a "critical crisis." The DRC declared a cholera outbreak on May 5, following laboratory confirmation of cases in multiple provinces, Xinhua news agency reported. According to the WHO, Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by consuming food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is a global public health threat and indicates inequity and lack of social and economic development. Access to safe water, basic sanitation and hygiene is essential to prevent cholera and other waterborne diseases. Most people with cholera have mild or moderate diarrhoea and can be treated with oral rehydration solution (ORS). However, the disease can progress rapidly, so starting treatment quickly is vital to save lives. Patients with severe disease need intravenous fluids, ORS and antibiotics. Countries need strong epidemiological and laboratory surveillance to swiftly detect and monitor outbreaks and guide responses. Cholera outbreaks occur regularly in some countries. In others, they are less frequent, and it may be years between outbreaks. Cholera is linked to limited access to safe water, basic sanitation facilities and poor hygiene practices. This may be due to conflict, population displacement, climate events like cyclones, floods or drought, and lack of investment in maintaining and improving WASH services and infrastructure. The number of cholera cases reported to WHO has continued to rise in recent years. In 2023, 535 321 cases and 4007 deaths were reported to WHO from 45 countries. The discrepancy between these figures and the numbers estimated by researchers is likely due to limited surveillance systems and cases not being recorded out of fear of repercussions for trade and tourism.
Bloomberg
28-02-2025
- Health
- Bloomberg
Chaos Reigns in Congo as Trump Aid Blow, War Stretch Healthcare
Markets About 5,500 injured in Goma, with dozen more arriving daily Central African country faces multiple outbreaks of disease By Save Health services are at breaking point in rebel-controlled eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting continues and the situation is exacerbated by the US government's decision to cut funding. Care givers are struggling to treat thousands of war-wounded and to stay on top of several deadly diseases amid intimidation, looting and dwindling supplies, Health Minister Roger Kamba said by phone Thursday. Congo's health system that's largely supported by external aid is in 'true chaos,' he said.
