Angola's cholera outbreak has claimed more than 300 lives: WHO

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March 30, 2025, 11:43 AM

• •Angola's cholera outbreak has resulted in 329 deaths and 8,543 cases by March 23.
• •The outbreak has spread to 16 of Angola's 21 provinces, with the highest burden on those under 20.
• •The WHO assesses the risk of further transmission in Angola and surrounding areas as very high.
• •Namibia, Angola's neighbor, recorded its first cholera case in nearly a decade.
• •Globally, there has been an increase in cholera cases and their spread since 2021, with 93,172 cases and 1,197 deaths reported across 24 countries between January 1 and March 23 this year.

Angola is battling a severe cholera outbreak that has claimed 329 lives and infected 8,543 people as of March 23, 2025. The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about the high risk of further transmission within Angola and neighboring countries. The outbreak has spread rapidly to 16 provinces, affecting all age groups. The WHO is assisting the Ministry of Health in managing the response through various measures, including vaccination campaigns. There has been a global increase in cholera cases since 2021, with a significant portion of cases reported in Africa.

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