Cholera Resurgence in Water-Insecure Regions Calls for International Coordination
Cholera, an acute intestinal infection, is resurging in countries lacking potable water and sanitation, particularly in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. While outbreaks declined for decades due to vaccines and improved sanitation, cases have rapidly increased since 2020. In 2026, between April 28 and May 26 alone, there were 3,594 new cases and 176 deaths reported worldwide. In 2025, 60,000 cases were recorded. The article calls for international coordination to address the resurgence.
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Cholera, an acute intestinal infection, is resurging in countries lacking potable water and sanitation.
Since 2020, there has been a rapid increase in the number of cases and deaths, particularly in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
In 2026, between April 28 and May 26 alone, there were 3,594 new cases and 176 new deaths reported worldwide.
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