WorldAfricaCameroon: Cholera outbreak update

Cameroon: Cholera outbreak update

Type of event:
Disease/Outbreak

Victims

508

Wounded

21248

Date

December 19, 2023

What happened

According to The Africa CDC’s Weekly Event-Based Surveillance Report, the Ministry of Health (MoH) reported 26 new suspected cases and no new health of cholera. Cumulatively, 21248 cases (2084 confirmed; 19164 suspected) and 508 deaths (CFR: 2,4%) of cholera have been reported from 9 to 10 regions in Cameroon. the outbreak is active in 10 health district in two regions (Centre and Littoral).

Where it happened

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