health
May 4, 2026
Cholera worldwide decreased by 56% in one year
The World Health Organization (WHO) published two situation reports on the incidence of cholera and mpox, highlighting in the first of them that...
TL;DR
- Cholera incidence decreased by 17% in March 2026 compared to February 2026 and by 56% compared to March 2025.
- In March 2026, 16,198 new cholera cases and 225 deaths were reported in 16 countries across three WHO regions.
- The African region registered the highest number of cholera cases.
- Mpox transmission continues mainly within sexual networks and households, affecting all age groups in some areas.
- In March 2026, 1,235 confirmed mpox cases, including five deaths, were reported in 48 countries, with 70.4% in the African region.
- Factors like conflicts, mass displacements, and natural disasters contribute to cholera transmission.
- The monthly count of mpox cases has remained relatively stable since December 2025.