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DR Congo: Cholera cases spike amid fight against Ebola
Publication: UN News - Global perspective Human stories
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Source published: 14/10/2026, 12:00:00 UTC
Briefing created: 14/10/2026, 20:23:55 UTC
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Briefings
The Democratic Republic of Congo reported a severe cholera outbreak in late 2026, with WHO warning of over 125,000 suspected cases and 3,644 deaths between January 2025 and the end of September 2026. This surge coincides with ongoing efforts to combat the Ebola epidemic in the region.
Key points
- Between January 2025 and the end of September 2026, the Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 125,000 suspected cholera cases and 3,644 suspected deaths.
- The World Health Organization issued a warning on Wednesday regarding the continued spread of the cholera epidemic in the DRC.
Context and limitations
Data covers the period from January 2025 to the end of September 2026; specific locations and individual case details are not provided.
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