Cholera Surge in 2023: WHO Reports 13% Increase in Cases, Deaths Jump by 71%
Geneva, Switzerland – The World Health Organization reported a significant escalation in cholera cases and related deaths worldwide in 2023. Notably, the number of cholera infections has surged by 13%, while the mortality rate from the disease climbed an alarming 71%. The increase highlights gaps in global health responses, particularly in regions with compromised water sanitation practices. Cholera, a water-borne disease caused by the ingestion of contaminated water or food, has long been a critical …