Uganda: Global Cholera Crisis Worsens – Who Reports Surge in Cases and Deaths.

[Nile Post] The global cholera crisis continues to escalate, with a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) revealing an alarming increase in cases and deaths worldwide. According to the report, the number of cholera cases surged by 13% in 2023, while deaths rose by a staggering 71% compared to the previous year. Cholera, a disease that is both preventable and easily treatable, claimed over 4,000 lives in 2023 alone.



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Publish date : 2024-09-06 04:52:09

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