Cholera
A new report from the Department of Mathematics at Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College presents a mathematical model of cholera disease transmission within the human population, focusing on the consumption of zooplankton as a food source. The model incorporates a time delay to account for the period it takes for a
Cholera
The World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners in Bangladesh conducted a mass Oral Cholera Vaccination (OCV) campaign in 2025, targeting both Rohingya refugees and host communities. The campaign covered 33 camps and reached an unprecedented 103.6% of the targeted population, vaccinating 976,751 people. The effort demonstrated the
Cholera
The World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners in Bangladesh conducted a mass Oral Cholera Vaccination (OCV) campaign in 2025, targeting both Rohingya refugees and host communities. The campaign covered 33 camps and reached an unprecedented 103.6% of the targeted population, vaccinating 976,751 people. The effort demonstrated the
Cholera
The United Nations World Health Organization and the Government of Bangladesh collaborated on a mass Oral Cholera Vaccination (OCV) campaign in Cox's Bazar, targeting Rohingya refugees and nearby host communities. The January 2025 campaign reached an unprecedented 103.6% coverage, with 976,751 people vaccinated, including 42% (410,
Cholera
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its worst cholera outbreak in over 20 years, with over 58,700 infections and 1,756 deaths recorded so far this year. The epidemic has been exacerbated by ongoing fighting, making it difficult for health workers to reach affected areas. The crisis has
Cholera
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing one of the worst cholera epidemics in a decade, with more than 58,000 suspected cases recorded in the past nine months and over 1,700 deaths, according to data from the Ministry of Health. Médecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
Cholera
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing an intensifying cholera epidemic, with over 58,000 suspected cases recorded in the past nine months. The epidemic is among the worst seen in the last ten years, resulting in over 1,700 deaths and a fatality rate exceeding three percent. The situation
Cholera
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a rapidly spreading cholera outbreak, with 20 of its 26 provinces affected. Since January 2025, over 58,000 suspected cases and 1,700 deaths have been recorded. The country's healthcare system is ill-equipped to respond to the scale of the
Cholera
A new report presents fresh data on the 2022 cholera outbreak in Malawi, which resulted in over 50,000 cases and more than 1,700 deaths. The outbreak was exacerbated by Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which caused widespread damage to health infrastructure and strained Malawi's limited healthcare resources. A
Cholera
As the Republic of Congo faces a cholera outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) has played a crucial role in responding to the crisis. The outbreak, which has affected over 430 people and caused 34 deaths, has highlighted the need for swift and effective action to prevent further spread. Since
Cholera
The Republic of Congo has been grappling with a cholera outbreak since July 26, 2025, which has affected over 430 people and caused 34 deaths. The outbreak has been most severe among individuals between the ages of 15 and 24, with Mbamou Island, Talangaï in Brazzaville Department, and Mossaka-Loukolela in
Cholera
Health and Population Minister Jean-Rosaire Ibara has announced that the Republic of the Congo has officially declared a cholera outbreak in the Mbamou Island health district of Brazzaville Department following laboratory confirmation of two cases. The outbreak is attributed to a regional resurgence of cholera, particularly in neighboring Angola and
