06 Février 2024

In 2023 as of 31 December, globally, 29 countries reported AWD/cholera outbreaks. In the Eastern Mediterranean Region of WHO, 9 countries namely, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen have reported acute watery diarrhea (AWD)/ suspected cholera cases during 2022. In 2023, 8 out of these 9 countries continued to report AWD/ suspected cholera cases in 2023, however, a cholera outbreak in Lebanon was officially announced as closed on 5th June 2023. During the reporting period (epi week 51-52 2023), 5 member states reported 12,313 new AWD/suspected cholera cases, including 25 associated deaths (Table...

06 Février 2024

In 2023, as of 16 December, globally, 29 countries reported AWD/cholera outbreaks. In the Eastern Mediterranean Region of WHO, nine countries, namely, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, have reported acute watery diarrhea (AWD)/ suspected cholera cases during 2022. In 2023, 8 out of these 9 countries continued to report AWD/ suspected cholera cases; however, a cholera outbreak in Lebanon was officially announced as closed on 5th June 2023. During the reporting period (epi week 49–50, 2023), 6 member states reported 14,611 new AWD/suspected cholera cases, including 23 associated deaths (Table 1). In...

06 Février 2024

In 2023 as of 2 December, globally, 29 countries reported AWD/cholera outbreaks. In the Eastern Mediterranean Region of WHO, nine countries, namely Afghanistan, Iraq, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen have reported acute watery diarrhea (AWD)/ suspected cholera cases during 2022. In 2023, 8 out of these 9 countries continued to report AWD/ suspected cholera cases; however, a cholera outbreak in Lebanon was officially announced as closed on 5 June 2023. During the reporting period (epi week 47-48 2023), 14,556 new AWD/suspected cholera cases, including 50 associated deaths, were reported from 7 Member States (Table...

24 Décembre 2023

As of 15 November 2023, globally, a total of 29 countries reported AWD/cholera outbreaks. In the Eastern Mediterranean Region of WHO, 9 countries namely, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen have reported acute watery diarrhoea (AWD)/ suspected cholera cases during 2022. In 2023, 8 out of these 9 countries continued to report AWD/ suspected cholera cases in 2023, however, cholera outbreak in Lebanon was officially announced as closed on 5th June 2023. During the reporting period (epi week 44-45 2023), a total of 18,388 new AWD/suspected cholera cases – including 29 associated deaths-...

24 Décembre 2023

As of 31 October 2023, globally, a total of 29 countries reported AWD/cholera outbreaks. In the Eastern Mediterranean Region of WHO, 9 countries namely, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen have reported acute watery diarrhoea (AWD)/ suspected cholera cases during 2022. In 2023, 8 out of these 9 countries continued to report AWD/ suspected cholera cases in 2023, however, cholera outbreak in Lebanon was officially announced as closed on 5th June 2023. During the reporting period (epi week 42-43 2023), a total of 18,855 new AWD/suspected cholera cases – including 24 associated deaths-...

07 Novembre 2023

As of 15 October 2023, globally, a total of 29 countries reported AWD/cholera outbreaks. In the Eastern Mediterranean Region of WHO, 9 countries namely, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen have reported acute watery diarrhoea (AWD)/ suspected cholera cases during 2022. In 2023, 8 out of these 9 countries continued to report AWD/ suspected cholera cases in 2023, however, cholera outbreak in Lebanon was officially announced as closed on 5th June 2023. During the reporting period (epi week 40-41 2023), a total of 17,300 new AWD/suspected cholera cases – including 27 associated deaths-...

07 Novembre 2023

As of 30 September 2023, globally, a total of 29 countries reported AWD/cholera outbreaks. In the Eastern Mediterranean Region of WHO, 9 countries namely, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen have reported acute watery diarrhoea (AWD)/ suspected cholera cases during 2022. In 2023, 8 out of these 9 countries continued to report AWD/ suspected cholera cases in 2023, however, cholera outbreak in Lebanon was officially announced as closed on 5th June 2023. During the reporting period (epi week 38-39 2023), a total of 2,1101 new AWD/suspected cholera cases – including 30 associated deaths-...

28 Septembre 2023

As of 15 September 2023, globally, a total of 28 countries reported AWD/cholera outbreaks. In the Eastern Mediterranean Region of WHO, 9 countries namely, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen have reported Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD)/ suspected cholera cases during 2022. In 2023, 8 out of these 9 countries continued to report AWD/ suspected cholera cases in 2023. During the reporting period (epi week 36-37 2023), a total of 14,164 new AWD/suspected cholera cases – including 9 associated deaths- were reported from 5 Member States: Afghanistan (13,497cases; 4 deaths), Iraq (244 cases; 2...

13 Septembre 2023

As of 31 August 2023, globally, a total of 28 countries reported AWD/cholera outbreaks. In the Eastern Mediterranean Region of WHO, 9 countries namely, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen have reported Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD)/ suspected cholera cases in 2022 and 2023. In 2023, 8 out of these 9 countries continued to report AWD/ suspected cholera cases in 2023. During the reporting period (epi week 33-34 2023), a total of 32,590 new AWD/suspected cholera cases – including 18 associated deaths- were reported from 6 Member States: Afghanistan (15,663 cases; 11 deaths), Iraq...

13 Septembre 2023

As of 15 August 2023, globally, a total of 24 countries reported AWD/cholera outbreaks. In the Eastern Mediterranean Region of WHO, 9 countries namely, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen have reported Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD)/ suspected cholera cases during 2022. In 2023, 7 out of these 9 countries continued to report AWD/ suspected cholera cases in 2023. During the reporting period (epi week 31-32 2023), a total of 16,237new AWD/suspected cholera cases – including 9 associated deaths- were reported from 4 Member States: Afghanistan (15,780 cases; 9 deaths), Pakistan (12 confirmed cases;...

13 Septembre 2023

As of 31 July 2023, globally, a total of 24 countries reported AWD/cholera outbreaks. In the Eastern Mediterranean Region of WHO, 9 countries namely, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen have reported Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD)/ suspected cholera cases during 2022. In 2023, 7 out of these 9 countries continued to report AWD/ suspected cholera cases in 2023. During the reporting period (15-31 July 2023), a total of 14,744 new AWD/suspected cholera cases - including 7 associated deaths- were reported from 3 Member States: Afghanistan (14,186 cases; 7 deaths), Pakistan (14 confirmed cases;...

13 Septembre 2023

As of 15 July 2023, globally, a total of 24 countries reported AWD/cholera outbreaks. In the Eastern Mediterranean Region of WHO, 9 countries namely, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen have reported Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD)/ suspected cholera cases during 2022. In 2023, 7 out of these 9 countries continued to report AWD/ suspected cholera cases in 2023. During the reporting period (1-15 July 2023), a total of 31,456 new AWD/suspected cholera cases - including 13 associated deaths- were reported from 5 Member States: Afghanistan (13,611 cases; 6 deaths), Pakistan (10 confirmed cholera...

30 Juin 2023

As of 30 June 2023, globally, a total of 24 countries reported AWD/cholera outbreaks. In the Eastern Mediterranean Region of WHO, 8 countries namely, Afghanistan, Iraq, Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen have reported Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD)/ suspected cholera cases during 2022. In 2023, 6 out of these 8 countries continued to report AWD/ suspected cholera cases in 2023.  During the reporting period (15-30 June 2023), a total of 12,983 new AWD/suspected cholera cases - including 3 associated deaths- were reported from 3 Member States: Afghanistan (12,230 cases; 2 deaths), Pakistan (5 confirmed cholera cases; 0...

01 Juin 2023

As of 15 June 2023, globally, a total of 24 countries reported AWD/cholera outbreaks. In the Eastern Mediterranean Region of WHO, 8 countries namely, Afghanistan, Iraq, Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen have reported Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD)/ suspected cholera cases during 2022. In 2023, 6 out of these 8 countries continued to report AWD/ suspected cholera cases in 2023. During the reporting period (1-15 June 2023), a total of 16,518 new AWD/suspected cholera cases - including 4 associated deaths- were reported from 5 Member States: Afghanistan (8,228 cases; 2 deaths), Pakistan (10 confirmed cholera cases; 0...

31 Mai 2023

As of 31 May 2023, globally, a total of 24 countries reported AWD/cholera outbreaks. In the Eastern Mediterranean Region of WHO, 8 countries namely, Afghanistan, Iraq, Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen have reported Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD)/ suspected cholera cases during 2022. In 2023, 6 out of these 8 countries continued to report AWD/ suspected cholera cases in 2023. During the reporting period (15-31 May 2023), a total of 31,651 new AWD/suspected cholera cases - including 3 associated deaths- were reported from 6 Member States: Afghanistan (8,352 cases; 1 deaths), Lebanon (222 cases; 0 death), Pakistan...

15 Mai 2023

As of 15 May 2023, globally, a total of 24 countries reported AWD/cholera outbreaks. In the Eastern Mediterranean Region of WHO, 8 countries namely, Afghanistan, Iraq, Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen have reported Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD)/ suspected cholera cases during 2022. In 2023, 6 out of these 8 countries continued to report AWD/ suspected cholera cases in 2023. During the reporting period (1-15 May 2023), a total of 9,280 new AWD/suspected cholera cases - including 4 associated deaths- were reported from 5 Member States: Afghanistan (7,573 cases; 1 deaths), Lebanon (178 cases; 0 death), Pakistan...

21 Avril 2023

As of 30 April 2023, 24 countries reported cholera outbreaks globally this year. The number of cholera outbreaks reported globally in 2022 had increased to 29 as compared to an average of 20 reported per year between 2017 and 2021. Eight countries in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region, namely Afghanistan, Iraq, Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen reported Acute watery diarrhoea (AWD)/ cholera cases during 2022. Lebanon and Syria reported cholera outbreaks for the first time that year after almost three decades for Lebanon and two decades for Syria. This is alarming for the whole Region, as...

19 Avril 2023

Since 1 January 2022 till 15 April 2023, a total of 774 925 acute watery diarrhoea (AWD)/suspected cholera cases, including 7722 laboratory-confirmed cases, were reported from 8 countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). A total of 427 suspected AWD/cholera associated deaths were also reported during the same duration from these 8 countries. In 2022, Lebanon and Syria reported cholera outbreaks for the first time in almost two decades for Syria and three decades for Lebanon. This is alarming for the whole Region, as both countries are not cholera-endemic. As of 15 April 2023, the highest number of suspected AWD/cholera cases in...

19 Avril 2023

Since 1 January 2022 till 31 March 2023, a total of 770 880 acute watery diarrhoea (AWD)/suspected cholera cases, including 7718 laboratory-confirmed cases, were reported from 8 countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). A total of 427 suspected AWD/cholera associated deaths were also reported during the same duration from these 8 countries. In 2022, Lebanon and Syria reported cholera outbreaks for the first time in almost two decades for Syria and three decades for Lebanon. This is alarming for the whole Region, as both countries are not cholera-endemic. As of 31 March 2023, the highest number of suspected AWD/cholera cases in...

06 Avril 2023

Since 1 January 2022 till 15 March 2023, a total of 764 886 acute watery diarrhoea (AWD)/suspected cholera cases, including 7718 laboratory-confirmed cases, were reported from 8 countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). A total of 420 suspected AWD/cholera associated deaths were also reported during the same duration from these 8 countries. In 2022, Lebanon and Syria reported cholera outbreaks for the first time in almost two decades for Syria and three decades for Lebanon. This is alarming for the whole Region, as both countries are not cholera-endemic. As of 15 March 2023, the highest number of suspected AWD/cholera cases in...

06 Avril 2023

Since 1 January 2022 till 28 February 2023, a total of 745 839 acute watery diarrhoea (AWD)/suspected cholera cases, including 7687 laboratory-confirmed cases, were reported from 8 countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). A total of 408 suspected AWD/cholera associated deaths were also reported during the same duration from these 8 countries. In 2022, Lebanon and Syria reported cholera outbreaks for the first time in almost two decades for Syria and three decades for Lebanon. This is alarming for the whole Region, as both countries are not cholera-endemic. As of 28 February 2023, the highest number of suspected AWD/cholera cases were...

13 Mars 2023

Since 1 January 2022 till 15 February 2023, a total of 1 159 868 acute watery diarrhoea (AWD)/suspected cholera cases, including 7687 laboratory-confirmed cases, were reported from 8 countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). A total of 408 suspected AWD/cholera associated deaths were also reported during the same duration from these 8 countries. In 2022, Lebanon and Syria reported cholera outbreaks for the first time in almost two decades for Syria and three decades for Lebanon. This is alarming for the whole Region, as both countries are not cholera-endemic. As of 15 February 2023, the highest number of suspected AWD/cholera cases...

09 Mars 2023

Since 1 January 2022 to 31 January 2023, a total of 1 153 873 acute watery diarrhoea (AWD)/suspected cholera cases, including 7687 laboratory-confirmed cases, were reported from 8 countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). A total of 397 suspected AWD/cholera associated deaths were also reported during the same duration from these 8 countries. In 2022, Lebanon and Syria reported cholera outbreaks for the first time in almost two decades for Syria and three decades for Lebanon. This is alarming for the whole Region, as both countries are not cholera-endemic. As of 31 January 2023, the highest number of suspected AWD/cholera cases...

02 Mars 2023

Since 1 January 2022 to 15 January 2023, a total of 1 141 694 acute watery diarrhoea (AWD)/suspected cholera cases, including 7684 laboratory-confirmed cases, were reported from 8 countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). A total of 385 suspected AWD/cholera associated deaths were also reported during the same duration from these 8 countries. In 2022, Lebanon and Syria reported cholera outbreaks for the first time in almost two decades for Syria and three decades for Lebanon. This is alarming for the whole Region, as both countries are not cholera-endemic. As of 15 January 2023, the highest number of suspected AWD/cholera cases...

07 Septembre 2021

31 August 2021 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 129 new suspected cases of cholera, with 1 reported death, for epidemiological week 30 (26 July to 1 August 2021). All cases were reported from Banadir, Bay and lower Shabelle regions. The most affected 23 districts were in Hirshabelle, South West states and Puntland, and 17 districts of Banadir region. Of the total cases reported from Somalia since the week 1, 3858 (63%) were children under 5 years of age with 51% of cases being female. The total number of suspected cholera cases in 2021 is 3858, including 27...

22 Juin 2021

17 June 2021 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 211 new suspected cases of cholera, with 5 reported deaths, for epidemiological week 22 (31 May – 6 June 2021). All cases were reported from Banadir, Bay and lower Shabelle regions. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases in 2021 is 2761, including 24 associated deaths with a case fatality ratio (CFR) of 0.9%. Of the total cases reported from Somalia since the first week of this year, 60.3% (1666) were children under 5 years of age and 43.3% cases were females. All suspected cholera cases were reported...

23 Mars 2021

23 March 2021 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 68 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported deaths, for epidemiological week 10 (1-7 March 2021). In week 10 all cases were reported from Banadir, Bay and Lower Shabelle regions. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases in 2021 is 780, including 2 associated deaths with a case fatality ratio (CFR) of 0.3%. All of the cases were reported from 17 districts in Banadir region; Merka and Afgoye districts in Lower Shabelle region; and Baidoa district in Bay region. Of the 780 cases reported from Somalia since...

23 Mars 2021

23 March 2021 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 59 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported deaths, for epidemiological week 9 (22 to 28 February 2021). In week 9 all cases were reported from 12 districts of Banadir region, and from Baidoa district of Bay region. No cases were reported from Lower Shabelle this week. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases in 2021 is 712, including 2 associated deaths with a case fatality ratio (CFR) of 0.3%. All of the cases were reported from 17 districts in Banadir region; Merka and Afgoye districts...

02 Mars 2021

2 March 2021 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 88 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported deaths, for epidemiological week 8 (15 to 21 February 2021). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases in 2021 is 653, including 2 associated deaths with a case fatality ratio (CFR) of 0.4%. All of the cases were reported from 17 districts in Banadir region; Merka and Afgoye districts in Lower Shabelle region; and Baidoa district in Bay region. Cases in the Lower Shabelle districts of Afgoye and Merka first emerged in February 2021 during a new cholera...

01 Mars 2021

1 March 2021 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 104 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported death, for epidemiological week 7 (8 to 14 February 2021). The total cumulative number of suspected cholera cases in 2021 is 565, including 2 associated deaths with a case fatality ratio (CFR) of 0.4%. All of the cases were reported from 17 flood affected districts of Banadir region and Baidoa district Bay region. No cholera cases were reported from other regions Of the 565 cases reported since the week 1, 219 (39%) are aged ≤2 years. Of the 2 deaths...

01 Mars 2021

1 March 2021 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 81 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported death, for epidemiological week 6 (1 to 7 February 2021). The total cumulative number of suspected cholera cases in 2021 is 461, including 2 associated deaths with a case fatality ratio (CFR) of 0.4%. All of the cases were reported from 17 flood-affected districts of Banadir region and Baidoa district of Bay region. No cholera cases were reported from other regions. Of the 461 cases reported since the week 1, 177 (38%) are aged ≤2 years. Of the 2 deaths...

14 Février 2021

14 February 2021 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 78 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported death, for epidemiological week 5 (25 to 31 January 2021). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases in 2021 is 380, including 2 associated deaths (case fatality ratio of 0.5%). All cases were reported from 17 flood affected districts of Banadir region and Baidoa district of the Bay region, with no cholera cases reported from other regions. Of the 380 cases reported since the week 1, 151 are aged ≤2 years (40%). Of the 2 deaths registered, 1...

14 Février 2021

14 February 2021 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 82 new suspected cases of cholera, with one reported death, for epidemiological week 4 (18 to 24 January 2021). In Week 4, all cases were reported from 17 flood-affected districts of Banadir region and Baidoa district Bay region, while no cholera cases were reported from other regions. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases in 2021 is 302, including 2 associated deaths (case fatality ratio of 0.5%). Of the 302 cases reported since week 1, 123 are aged ≤2 years (41%). Of the 2 deaths registered, 1...

27 Janvier 2021

27 January 2021 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 89 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported death, for epidemiological week 3 (11 to 17 January 2021). In week 3, all of the cases were reported from the 17 flood-affected districts of Banadir region and Baidoa district of the Bay region, while no cholera cases were reported from other regions. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases in 2021 is 220, including 1 associated death (CFR 0.5%). Of the 220 cases reported since the week 1, 83 are aged ≤2 years (38%). Of the 1...

17 Janvier 2021

17 January 2021 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 68 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported death, for epidemiological week 2 (4 -10 January 2021). In week 2, all of the cases were reported from 12 districts of Banadir region as well as Baidoa district of Bay region, with no cholera cases reported from other regions. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from January 2020 is 6720, including 34 associated deaths (CFR 0.5%). Since 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera...

17 Janvier 2021

17 January 2021 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 63 new suspected cases of cholera, with one reported death, for epidemiological week 1 (28 December 2020 - 3 January 2021), all of which were reported from 10 districts of Banadir region as well as the Baidoa district of Bay region. No cholera cases were reported from the other regions. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from January 2020 is 6652, including 34 associated deaths (CFR 0.5%). Since 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last...

04 Janvier 2021

4 January 2021 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 64 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported death, for epidemiological week 52 (21 to 27 December 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of the year is 6589, including 33 associated deaths (CFR 0.5%). In 2020, active transmission was reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 6589 reported cases, 3036 (46%) are aged 2 years and below, while 18 (55%)...

17 Décembre 2020

17 December 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 67 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported death, for epidemiological week 49 ( 30 November – 6 December 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 6409, including 33 associated deaths (CFR 0.5%). So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 6409 reported cases, 2953 (46%) are aged 2 years...

17 Décembre 2020

17 December 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 62 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported death, for epidemiological week 48 ( 23-29 November 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 6342, including 33 associated deaths (CFR 0.5%). So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 6342 reported cases, 2929 (46%) are aged 2 years and below, while...

30 Novembre 2020

30 November 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 54 new suspected cases of cholera, with one reported death, for epidemiological week 47 (16–22 November 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 6279, including 33 associated deaths (CFR 0.5%). So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 6279 reported cases, 2904 (46%) are aged 2 years and below, while 18...

23 Novembre 2020

23 November 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 54 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported death, for epidemiological week 46 (9-15 November 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 6225, including 32 associated deaths (CFR 0.5%). So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 6225 reported cases, 2881 (46%) are aged 2 years and below, while 18...

23 Novembre 2020

23 November 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 51 new suspected cases of cholera, with one reported death, for epidemiological week 45 (2-8 November 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 6171, including 32 associated deaths (CFR 0.5%). So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 6171 reported cases, 2859 (46%) are aged 2 years and below, while 18...

23 Novembre 2020

12 November 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 43 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported death, for epidemiological week 44 (26 October to 1 November 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 6120, including 31 associated deaths (CFR 0.5%). So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 6077 reported cases, 2836 (46%) are aged 2 years and...

23 Novembre 2020

12 November 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 54 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported death, for epidemiological week 43 (19 to 25 October 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 6077, including 31 associated deaths (CFR 0.5%). So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 6077 reported cases, 2822(46%) are aged 2 years and below, while...

23 Novembre 2020

12 November 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 52 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported death, for epidemiological week 42 (12 to 18 October 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 6023, including 31 associated deaths (CFR 0.5%). So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 6023 reported cases, 2801 (47%) are aged 2 years and below,...

23 Novembre 2020

12 November 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 46 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported death, for epidemiological week 41 (5 to 11 October 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 5971, including 31 associated deaths (CFR 0.5%). So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 5971 reported cases, 2784 (47%) are aged 2 years and below,...

12 Octobre 2020

12 October 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 53 new suspected cases of cholera, with one reported death, for epidemiological week 40 (28 September to 4 October 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 5925, including 31 associated deaths (CFR 0.5%). So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 5925 reported cases, 2766 (47%) are aged 2 years and...

06 Octobre 2020

6 October 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 55 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported deaths, for epidemiological week 39 (21 to 27 September 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 5872, including 30 associated deaths (CFR 0.5%). So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 5872 reported cases, 2745 (47%) are aged 2 years and below,...

06 Octobre 2020

27 September 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 57 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported deaths, for epidemiological week 38 (14 to 20 September 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 5817, including 30 associated deaths (CFR 0.5%). So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 6760 reported cases, 2720 (47%) are aged 2 years and below,...

06 Octobre 2020

27 September 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 69 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported deaths, for epidemiological week 37 (7 to 13 September 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 5760, including 30 associated deaths (CFR 0.5%). So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 6760 reported cases, 2691 (47%) are aged 2 years and below,...

06 Octobre 2020

23 September 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 69 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported death, for epidemiological week 36 (31 August to 6 September 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 5691, including 30 associated deaths (CFR 0.5%). So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 5691 reported cases, 2662 (47%) are aged 2 years and...

06 Octobre 2020

23 September 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 61 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported death, for epidemiological week 35 (24-30 August 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 5622, including 30 associated deaths (CFR 0.5%). So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 5622 reported cases, 2632 (47%) are aged 2 years and below, while 17...

06 Octobre 2020

23 September 2020 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 1706 suspected cases and no associated death during epidemiological week 33 (10 to 16 August) of 2020 with 17% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January to 16 August 2020 is 172 769 with 50 associated deaths (CFR 0.03%). Children under five represent 24.2% of the total suspected cases during 2020. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 296 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at the country level started to...

30 Août 2020

30 August 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 68 new suspected cases of cholera, with one reported death, for epidemiological week 33 (10-16 August 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 5485, including 30 associated deaths (CFR 0.5%). So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 5485 reported cases, 2567 (47%) are aged 2 years and below, while 17...

26 Août 2020

19 August 2020 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 2146 suspected cases and one associated death during epidemiological week 31 ( 27 July to 2 August) of 2020 with 18% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January to 2 August 2020 is 167 278 with 48 associated deaths (CFR 0.03%). Children under five represent 24% of the total suspected cases during 2020. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 296 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at the country level...

26 Août 2020

19 August 2020 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 3015 suspected cases and no associated death during epidemiological week 30 (20 to 26 July) of 2020 with 16% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January to 19 July 2020 is 165 132 with 47 associated deaths (CFR 0.03%). Children under five represent 24.1% of the total suspected cases during 2020. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 296 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at the country level started to...

26 Août 2020

19 August 2020 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 2872 suspected cases and no associated death during epidemiological week 29 (13 to 19 July) of 2020 with 16% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January to 19 July 2020 is 162 117 with 47 associated deaths (CFR 0.03%). Children under five represent 24% of the total suspected cases during 2020. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 296 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at the country level started to...

26 Août 2020

19 August 2020 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 3307 suspected cases and 2 associated deaths during epidemiological week 28 (6 to 12 July) of 2020 with 16% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January to 12 July 2020 is 159 245 with 47 associated deaths (CFR 0.03%). Children under five represent 23% of the total suspected cases during 2020. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 296 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at the country level started to...

10 Août 2020

8 August 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 70 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported deaths, for epidemiological week 31 (27 July – 02 August 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 5341, including 29 associated deaths (CFR 0.5%). So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 5271 cases, 2505 (47%) are aged 2 years and below,...

10 Août 2020

08 August 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 94 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported deaths, for epidemiological week 30 (20 – 26 July 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 5271, including 29 associated deaths (CFR 0.6%). So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 5271 cases, 2469 (47%) are aged 2 years and below, while...

27 Juillet 2020

22 July 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 104 new suspected cases of cholera, with no reported deaths, for epidemiological week 29 (13 – 19 July 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 5177, including 29 associated deaths (CFR 0.6%). So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions; Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 5177 cases, 2323 (46.8%) are aged 2 years and below, while 17...

27 Juillet 2020

22 July 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 106 new suspected cases of cholera, with one death reported, for epidemiological week 28 (6 – 12 July 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 5073, including 29 associated deaths (CFR 0.6%). So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran and lower Shabele. The last cholera cases in Jowhar district of middle Shabelle were reported in week 17. Of the 5073 cases, 2362 (47%) are aged 2 years and below, while...

16 Juillet 2020

8 July 2020 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 3049 suspected cases and one associated death during epidemiological week 26 (22 – 28 June) of 2020 with 17% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 28 June 2020 is 1 384 423 with 1574 associated deaths (CFR 0.11%). Children under five represent 24% of the total suspected cases during 2020. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 296 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at the country level...

16 Juillet 2020

08 July 2020 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 3184 suspected cases and no associated death during epidemiological week 25 (15 – 21 June) of 2020 with 16% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 21 June 2020 is 1 381 374 with 1572 associated deaths (CFR 0.11%). Children under five represent 24% of the total suspected cases during 2020. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 296 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at the country level...

30 Juin 2020

29 June 2020 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 3091 suspected cases and four associated death during epidemiological week 24 (8 – 14 June) of 2020 with 17% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 14 June 2020 is 1 378 052 with 1572 associated deaths (CFR 0.11%). Children under five represent 24% of the total suspected cases during 2020. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 295 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at the country level...

30 Juin 2020

26 June 2020 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 3113 suspected cases and two associated death during epidemiological week 23 (1 – 7 June) of 2020 with 15% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 7 June 2020 is 1 374 961 with 1568 associated deaths (CFR 0.11%). Children under five represent 23% of the total suspected cases during 2020. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 293 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at the country level...

30 Juin 2020

26 June 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 294 new suspected cases of cholera, with one death reported, for epidemiological week 23 (1 – 7 June 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this year is 4251, including 23 associated deaths. So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Bay, Hiran, Lower Shabelle and Middle Shabelle. The current cholera outbreak started in December 2017 following floods that affected districts in the basins of Jubba and Shabelle rivers. It was contained in five of the six...

15 Juin 2020

8 June 2020 – The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 3071 suspected cases and no associated death during epidemiological week 22 (25 – 31 May) of 2020 with 17% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 31 May 2020 is 1 371 819 with 1566 associated deaths (CFR 0.11%). Children under five represent 23% of the total suspected cases during 2020. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 293 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at the country level...

15 Juin 2020

3 June 2020 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 2489 suspected cases and one associated death during epidemiological week 21 (18 – 24 May) of 2020 with 16% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 17 May 2020 is 1 368 325 with 1566 associated deaths (CFR 0.11%). Children under five represent 23% of the total suspected cases during 2020. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 293 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at the country level...

15 Juin 2020

3 June 2020 – The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 3467 suspected cases and no associated death during epidemiological week 20 (11 – 17 May) of 2020 with 14% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 17 May 2020 is 1 365 836 with 1565 associated deaths (CFR 0.11%). Children under five represent 23% of the total suspected cases during 2020. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 293 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at the country level...

15 Juin 2020

30 May 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 167 new suspected cases of cholera, with one death reported, for epidemiological week 21 (18 – 24 May 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak is 13 528, including 67 associated deaths. So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Hiran, Lower Shabelle and Middle Shabelle. Of the 167 cases reported during this week, 75% of the cases (126) are children under 5 years of age. The current cholera outbreak started in December 2017 following...

05 Mai 2020

02 May 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 77 new suspected cases of cholera, with no death reported, for epidemiological week 17 (20 – 26 April 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak is 12 936, including 65 associated deaths. So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Lower Shabelle, Middle Shabelle and Hiran. Of the 77 cases reported during this week, 69% of the cases (53) are children under 5 years of age. The current cholera outbreak started in December 2017 following...

05 Mai 2020

25 April 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 118 new suspected cases of cholera, with one death reported, for epidemiological week 16 (13 – 19 April 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak is 12 859, including 65 associated deaths. So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Lower Shabelle, Middle Shabelle and Hiran. Of the 118 cases reported during this week, 75.4% of the cases (89) are children under 5 years of age. The current cholera outbreak started in December 2017 following...

05 Mai 2020

25 April 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 140 new suspected cases of cholera, with one death reported, for epidemiological week 15 (6 – 12 April 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak is 12 741, including 64 associated deaths. So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Lower Shabelle, Middle Shabelle and Hiran. Of the 140 cases reported during this week, 75% of the cases (105) are children under 5 years of age. The current cholera outbreak started in December 2017 following...

08 Mars 2020

25 February 2020 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 9153 suspected cases and three associated deaths during epidemiological week 52 (23 – 29 December) of 2019 with 12% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 29 December 2019 is 1 229 945, with 1528 associated deaths (CFR 0.12%). Children under five represent 26% of the total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 318 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at the country level...

08 Mars 2020

25 February 2020 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 9422 suspected cases and two associated deaths during epidemiological week 51 (16 – 22 December) of 2019 with 11% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 22 December 2019 is 1 220 264, with 1525 associated deaths (CFR 0.12%). Children under five represent 26% of the total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 315 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at the country level...

08 Mars 2020

24 February 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 253 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths reported, for epidemiological week 6 (3 February to 9 February 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak is 10 904, including 55 associated deaths. So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Hiran and Lower Shebelle. Of the 253 cases reported during this week, 74.7% of the cases (189) are children under 5 years of age. The current cholera outbreak started in December 2017 following floods...

08 Mars 2020

24 February 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 188 new suspected cases of cholera, with one death reported, for epidemiological week 7 (10 February to 16 February 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak is 11092, including 56 associated deaths. So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Lower Shebelle and Hiran. Of the 188 cases reported during this week, 73.4 % of the cases (138) are children under 5 years of age. The current cholera outbreak started in December 2017 following floods...

11 Février 2020

11 February 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 260 new suspected cases of cholera, with two deaths reported, for epidemiological week 5 (27 January to 2 February 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak is 10 651, including 55 associated deaths. So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Hiran and Lower Shebelle. Of the 260 cases reported during this week, 78.1 % of the cases (203) are children under 5 years of age. The current cholera outbreak started in December 2017 following...

10 Février 2020

11 February 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 170 new suspected cases of cholera, with two deaths reported, for epidemiological week 4 (20 to 26 January 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak is 10 381, including 53 associated deaths. So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from the regions of Banadir, Hiran and Lower Shebelle. Of the 170 cases reported during this week, 82.4% of the cases (142) are children under 5 years of age. The current cholera outbreak started in December 2017 following floods that affected...

09 Février 2020

25 February 2020 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 8095 suspected cases and four associated death during epidemiological week 4 (20 – 26 January) of 2020 with 12% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 26 January 2020 is 1 262 722, with 1543 associated deaths (CFR 0.12%). Children under five represent 26% of the total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 318 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at the country level...

07 Février 2020

11 February 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 108 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths reported, for epidemiological week 3 (13 to 19 January 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak is 10 211, including 51 associated deaths. So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from Banadir region and Lower Shebelle. Of the 108 cases reported during this week, 74% of the cases (80) are children under 5 years of age. The current cholera outbreak started in December 2017 following floods that affected districts in...

20 Janvier 2020

20 January 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 145 new suspected cases of cholera, with one death reported, for epidemiological week 2 (6–12 January 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak is 10 113, including 51 associated deaths. So far in 2020, active transmission has been reported from Banadir and Lower Shebelle regions. Of the 145 cases reported during this week, 79% of the cases (114) are children under 5 years of age. The current cholera outbreak started in December 2017 following floods that affected districts in the basins...

20 Janvier 2020

25 February 2020 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 7711 suspected cases and four associated death during epidemiological week 2 (6 January – 12 January) of 2020 with 11% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 12 January 2020 is 1 246 230, with 1535 associated deaths (CFR 0.12%). Children under five represent 26% of the total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 318 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at the country...

15 Janvier 2020

15 January 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 107 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths reported, for epidemiological week 1 (30 December 2019 to 5 January 2020). The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak is 9968, including 50 associated deaths. So far in 2020, active transmission has only been reported from Banadir region. Of the 107 cases reported during this week, 73% of the cases (78) are children under 5 years of age. The current cholera outbreak started in December 2017 following floods that affected districts in the...

15 Janvier 2020

25 February 2020 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 8276 suspected cases and one associated death during epidemiological week 1 of 2020 (30 December 2019 – 5 January 2020) with 12% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 5 January 2020 is 1 238 222, with 1529 associated deaths (CFR 0.12%). Children under five represent 26% of the total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 318 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at...

14 Janvier 2020

14 January 2020 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 10 787 suspected cases with two associated deaths during epidemiological week 48 (25 November – 1 December) of 2019 with 12% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 1 December 2019 is 1 189 757, with 1513 associated deaths (case-fatality rate of 0.13%). Children under five represent 26.1% of the total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 313 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases...

14 Janvier 2020

14 January 2020 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 11 531 suspected cases with four associated deaths during epidemiological week 46 (11 – 17 November) of 2019 with 11% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 17 November 2019 is 1 165 823, with 1511 associated deaths (case-fatality rate of 0.13%). Children under five represent 26.1% of the total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 311 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at...

09 Janvier 2020

24 December 2019 – The Federal Ministry of Health of Sudan reported 2 new suspected cases of cholera during epidemiological week 51 (15–21 December 2019). The cumulative number of reported cases since the declaration of the cholera outbreak on 8 September 2019 is 346, including 11 associated deaths, giving a case–fatality rate of 3.17%. The attack rate was 0.6 per 10 000 population. The latest suspected cases were reported from Gezira State on 16 December 2019 in the South Gezira locality. Previous suspected cases were last reported from Blue Nile State (Aldamazin locality) on 24 October 2019, Khartoum State (Umbadah locality)...

08 Janvier 2020

8 January 2020 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 126 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths reported for epidemiological week 52 (23‒29 December 2019). No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to the closure of the main cholera treatment centre from which the data were collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of the outbreak in December 2017 is 9861, including 50 associated deaths. During this period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 27 districts in Banadir and lower Jubba...

05 Janvier 2020

26 December 2019 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 122 new suspected cases of cholera, with no death, for epidemiological week 51 (16‒22 December) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to the closure of the main cholera treatment centre from which the data were collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of the outbreak in December 2017 is 9732, including 50 associated deaths. During this period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 27 districts in Banadir and lower Jubba...

05 Janvier 2020

26 December 2019 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 126 new suspected cases of cholera, with two deaths, for epidemiological week 50 (9‒15 December) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to the closure of the main cholera treatment centre from which the data were collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of the outbreak in December 2017 is 9613, including 50 associated deaths. During this period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 27 districts in Banadir and lower Jubba...

19 Décembre 2019

17 December 2019 – The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) of Sudan reported three new suspected case of cholera during epidemiological week 50 (8–14 December) of 2019. The cumulative number of reported cases since the declaration of the cholera outbreak on 8 September 2019 is 344 including 11 associated deaths, giving a case fatality rate of 3.2%. The attack rate was 0.6 per 10 000 population. Among all reported cases, 9% were children under five years of age and 61% were female. The most affected age groups were 45 years and above (29.8%) followed by those between 15 and 29.9...

19 Décembre 2019

19 December 2019 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 132 new suspected cases of cholera, with no death, for epidemiological week 49 (2‒8 December) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to the closure of the main cholera treatment centre from which the data was collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 9487, including 48 associated death cases. During this period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 27 districts in Banadir and lower...

19 Décembre 2019

19 December 2019 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 97 new suspected cases of cholera, with no death, for epidemiological week 48 (25 November–1 December) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to the closure of the main cholera treatment centre from which the data was collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 9355, including 48 associated death cases. During this period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 27 districts in Banadir and...

12 Décembre 2019

9 December 2019 – The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) of Sudan reported four new case of cholera during epidemiological week 49 (1–7 December) of 2019. The cumulative number of reported cases since the declaration of the cholera outbreak on 8 September 2019 is 343 including 11 associated deaths, giving a case fatality rate of 3.2%. The attack rate was 0.6 per 10 000 population. Among all reported cases, 9% were children under five years of age and 61% were female. The most affected age groups were 45 years and above (29.8%) followed by those between 15 and 29.9 years...

09 Décembre 2019

5 December 2019 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 81 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 47 (18—24 November) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to the closure of the main cholera treatment centre from which the data was collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 9258, including 48 associated deaths. During this period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 27 districts in Banadir and lower Jubba...

09 Décembre 2019

5 December 2019 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 66 new suspected cases of cholera, with one death, for epidemiological week 46 (11—17 November) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to the closure of the main cholera treatment centre from which the data was collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 9177, including 48 associated deaths. During this period, all cases were reported from a total of 27 districts in Banadir and lower Jubba regions. Of...

28 Novembre 2019

24 November 2019 – The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) reported two case of cholera during epidemiological week 47 (17 – 23 November) of 2019. The cumulative number of reported cases since the declaration of the cholera outbreak on 8 September 2019 is 338 including 11 associated death with a case fatality rate of 3.3%. The attack rate was 0.7 per 10 000 population. Among all reported cases 8.3% were children under five years of age and 61% were female. The most affected age groups were 45 years and above (29.3%) followed by those between 15 and 29.9 years of...

28 Novembre 2019

28 November 2019 – The Ministry of Health (MoH) of Somalia has announced 68 new suspected cases of cholera, with one deaths, for epidemiological week 45 (04—10 November) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to the closure of the main cholera treatment center from which the data was collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 9111, including 47 associated death cases. During this period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 27 districts in Banadir and...

24 Novembre 2019

19 November 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 11 362 suspected cases and three associated deaths during epidemiological week 45 (04 – 10 November) of 2019 with 11% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 10 November 2019 is 1 154 292, with 1507 associated deaths (CFR 0.13%). Children under five represent 26% of the total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 311 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at the country...

24 Novembre 2019

19 November 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 9381 suspected cases and six associated deaths during epidemiological week 44 (28 October – 03 November) of 2019, with 11% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 03 November 2019 is 1 142 852, with 1504 associated deaths (CFR 0.13%). Children under five represent 26% of the total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 311 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at the country...

24 Novembre 2019

19 November 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 12 924 suspected cases and 10 associated deaths during epidemiological week 43 (21–27 October) of 2019 with 11% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 27 October 2019 is 1 133 163, with 1485 associated deaths (CFR 0.13%). Children under five represent 26% of total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 311 of the 333 districts of Yemen. Suspected cholera cases at the country level started to...

24 Novembre 2019

19 November 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 14 347 suspected cases and eight associated deaths during epidemiological week 42 (14–20 October) of 2019 with 13% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 20 October 2019 is 1 119 836, with 1485 associated deaths (CFR 0.13%). Children under five represent 26% of total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 311 of 333 districts in Yemen. Suspected cholera cases started to be increasingly reported in week...

24 Novembre 2019

21 October 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 14 424 suspected cases and 16 associated deaths during epidemiological week 41 (07- 13 October) of 2019, with 12% of the cases being severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 6 October 2019 is 1 105 277, with 1476 associated deaths (CFR 0.13%). Children under five represent 26% of total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 311 of the 333 districts in Yemen. Suspected cholera cases started to be increasingly reported in...

24 Novembre 2019

21 October 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 16 827 suspected cases and 13 associated deaths during epidemiological week 40 (30 September – 06 October) of 2019. Fourteen percent of cases were severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 6 October 2019 is 1 090 853, with 1460 associated deaths (CFR 0.13%). Children under five represent 25% of total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of 23 governorates and 310 of 333 districts in Yemen. Suspected cholera cases started to be increasingly reported in week...

19 Novembre 2019

17 November 2019 – The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) reported one case of cholera during epidemiological week 46 (10 – 16 November) of 2019. The cumulative number of reported cases since the declaration of cholera outbreak on 8 September 2019 is 336 including 11 associated death with case fatality rate of 3.3%. The attack rate was 0.8 per 10 000 population. Among all reported cases 9% were children under five years of age and 61% were female. The most affected age group were those between 15 and 29.9 years of age (27%). The outbreak started on 28 August 2019 in...

18 Novembre 2019

14 November 2019 – The Ministry of Health (MoH) of Somalia has announced 74 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 44 (28 October- 3 November) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to the closure of the main cholera treatment center from which the data was collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 9042, including 46 associated death cases. During this reporting period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 27 districts...

18 Novembre 2019

14 November 2019 – The Ministry of Health (MoH) of Somalia has announced 56 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 43 (21-27 October) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to the closure of the main cholera treatment center from which the data was collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 8968, including 46 associated deaths. During this reporting period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 27 districts in Banadir and...

18 Novembre 2019

14 November 2019 – The Ministry of Health (MoH) of Somalia has announced 41 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 42 (14 – 20 October) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to the closure of the main cholera treatment center from which the data was collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 8912, including 46 associated deaths. During this reporting period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 27 districts in...

29 Octobre 2019

22 October 2019 – The Ministry of Health (MoH) of Somalia has announced 39 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 41 (7 – 13 October) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to the closure of the main cholera treatment center from which the data was collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 8871, including 46 associated deaths. During this reporting period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 27 districts in...

29 Octobre 2019

22 October 2019 – The Ministry of Health (MoH) of Somalia has announced 54 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 40 (30 September – 6 October) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to the closure of the main cholera treatment center from which the data was collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 8832, including 46 associated deaths. During this reporting period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 27 districts...

24 Octobre 2019

22 October 2019 – The Ministry of Health (MoH) of Somalia has announced 25 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 39 (23-29 September) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to the closure of the main cholera treatment center from which the data was collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 8778, including 46 associated death cases. During this reporting period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 18 districts in Banadir...

13 Octobre 2019

10 November 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 16 625 suspected cases and 15 associated deaths during epidemiological week 39 (23 – 29 September) of 2019. Thirteen percent of cases were severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 1 September 2019 is 1 067 863, with 1418 associated deaths (CFR 0.13%). Children under five represent 25% of total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of 23 governorates and 305 of 333 districts in Yemen. From week 8 in 2019, the trend of weekly reported suspected...

13 Octobre 2019

10 October 2019 – The Ministry of Health (MoH) of Somalia has announced 34 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 38 (16 – 22 September) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to closure of main cholera treatment center, from which the data is collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 8753, including 46 associated death cases. During this reporting period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 17 districts in Banadir...

01 Octobre 2019

01 October 2019 – The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) in Sudan announced a cholera outbreak on 9 September 2019 in the state of the Blue Nile that was followed by cholera cases reported from the state of Sinnar as well. Since the announcement a total of 215 suspected cases of cholera were reported including 8 deaths, which is equivalent to a case fatality rate (CFR) of 3.72% in the two states. Seven localities are affected, reporting cholera cases on a regular basis. These localities are: Elroseires (90), Eldamazin (47), Wad Almahi (03) and Bau (02) in Blue Nile state, and...

24 Septembre 2019

23 September 2019 – The Ministry of Health (MoH) of Somalia has announced 39 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 37 (9 to 15 September) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to the closure of the main cholera treatment center, from which the data was collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 8719, including 46 associated deaths. During this period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 17 districts in Banadir...

24 Septembre 2019

22 September 2019 – The Ministry of Health (MoH) of Somalia has announced 29 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 36 (2 to 8 September) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to the closure of the main cholera treatment center, from which the data was collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 8680, including 46 associated deaths. During this reporting period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 17 districts in...

24 Septembre 2019

19 September 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 18 546 suspected cases and 10 associated deaths during epidemiological week 35 (20 August – 1 September) of 2019. Ten percent of cases were severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 1 September 2019 is 991 674, with 1350 associated deaths (CFR 0.14%). Children under five represent 25% of total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of 23 governorates and 305 of 333 districts in Yemen. From week 8 in 2019, the trend of weekly reported suspected...

23 Septembre 2019

19 September 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 17 498 suspected cases and 12 associated deaths during epidemiological week 34 (19-25 August) of 2019. Twelve percent of cases were severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 25 August 2019 is 972 226, with 1338 associated deaths (CFR 0.14%). Children under five represent 25% of total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of 23 governorates and 305 of 333 districts in Yemen. From week 8 in 2019, the trend of weekly reported suspected cholera cases started increasing and reached to more than 29 500 cases in...

23 Septembre 2019

2 September 2019 – The Ministry of Health (MoH) of Somalia has announced 34 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 34 (19 - 25 August) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to closure of main cholera treatment center, from which the data is collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 8613, including 46 associated death cases. During this reporting period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 17 districts in Banadir region....

22 Septembre 2019

29 August 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 16,296 suspected cases and 8 associated deaths during epidemiological week 33 (12-18 August) of 2019. Thirteen percent of cases were severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 18 August 2019 is 953 888, with 1323 associated deaths (CFR 0.14%). Children under five represent 24.4% of total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of 23 governorates and 305 of 333 districts in Yemen. The trend of weekly reported suspected cholera cases started increasing from week 8 in 2019 and reached more than 29 500 cases in week 14....

22 Septembre 2019

9 September 2019 – The Ministry of Health (MoH) of Somalia has announced 37 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 33 (12 to 18 August) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to closure of the main cholera treatment center, from which the data is collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 8579, including 46 associated death cases. During this reporting period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 17 districts in Banadir...

27 Août 2019

25 August 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 16,308 suspected cases and 14 associated deaths during epidemiological week 32 (5-11 August) of 2019. Twelve percent of cases were severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 11 August 2019 is 936822, with 1313 associated deaths (CFR 0.14%). Children under five represent 24.5 % of total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of 23 governorates and 305 of 333 districts in Yemen. From week 8 in 2019, the trend of weekly reported suspected cholera cases started increasing...

27 Août 2019

9 September 2019 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 49 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 32 (5 to 11 August) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to closure of main cholera treatment center, from which the data is collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 8542, including 46 associated death cases. During this reporting period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 17 districts in Banadir region. Of the 49...

19 Août 2019

19 August 2019 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 39 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 31 (29th July- 4th August) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to closure of main cholera treatment center, from which the data is collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 8493, including 46 associated death cases. During this reporting period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 17 districts in Banadir region....

19 Août 2019

15 August 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 18,020 suspected cases and 14 associated deaths during epidemiological week 30 (22 to 28 July) of 2019. Twelve percent of cases were severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 28 July 2019 is 905,206, with 1275 associated deaths (CFR: 0.14%). Children under five represent 24.3 % of total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of 23 governorates and 302 of 333 districts in Yemen. From week 8 in 2019, the trend of weekly reported suspected cholera cases...

19 Août 2019

25 August 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 16,615 suspected cases and 10 associated deaths during epidemiological week 31 (29 July to 4 August) of 2019. Eleven percent of cases were severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 4 August 2019 is 923692, with 1294 associated deaths (CFR 0.14%). Children under five represent 24.2 % of total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of 23 governorates and 304 of 333 districts in Yemen. From week 8 in 2019, the trend of weekly reported suspected cholera...

08 Août 2019

21 July 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 19,459 suspected cases of cholera with 11 associated deaths during epidemiological week 29 (15 to 21 July) of 2019. Ten percent of cases were severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 21 July 2019 is 885,982, with 1259 associated deaths (CFR 0.14%). Children under five represent 24.2 % of total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of 23 governorates and 301 of 333 districts in Yemen. From week 8 in 2019, the trend of weekly reported suspected cholera cases started increasing and reached to more than 29500 cases in...

08 Août 2019

04 August 2019 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 39 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 31 (29th-4th August) in 2019. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 8493, including 46 associated deaths. During this reporting period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 17 districts in Banadir region. Of the 39 cases reported during week 31, 59% of the cases are children below 5 years of age. The cholera outbreak has been contained in the districts of Jubaland, Hirshabelle and...

08 Août 2019

28 July 2019 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 48 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 30 (21st-28th July) in 2019. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 8454, including 46 associated deaths. During this reporting period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 17 districts in Banadir region. Of the 48 cases reported during week 30, 60% of the cases are children below 5 years of age. The cholera outbreak has been contained in the districts of Jubaland, Hirshabelle...

08 Août 2019

Outbreak update – Cholera in Somalia, 21st July 2019 21 July 2019 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 65 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 29 (15th-21st July) in 2019. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 8406, including 46 associated death cases. During this reporting period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 17 districts in Banadir region. Of the 65 cases reported during week 29, 74% of the cases are children below 5 years of age. The cholera outbreak has...

08 Août 2019

30 July 2019 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 89 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 28 (8th-14th July) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to closure of main cholera treatment center, from which the data is collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 8341, including 46 associated death cases. During this reporting period, all of the cases were reported from a total of 18 districts in Gedo and Banadir region. Of...

21 Juillet 2019

Highlights During week 27, 114 new cases and no deaths were reported from 15 districts of Banadir region and 1 district in Gedo region Since December 2017, a total of 8,252 cumulative cases including 46 deaths (CFR 0.6%) were reported from 3 states of Somalia (Hirshabelle, Jubbaland and South West state) and Banadir region Since December 2017 a cumulative attack rate of 189 person per 100,000 population was reported with Kismayo(Jubbaland) and Daynile (Banadir) the most affected. The overall case Fatality Rate (CFR 0.6%) was reported with Daynile,Waberi,Karan and Kurtunwarey exceeding the WHO’s threshold of <1% Of the 682 stool samples tested since December 2017, a...

15 Juillet 2019

15 July 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 21,549 suspected cases of cholera with 18 associated deaths during epidemiological week 27 (1 to 7 July) of 2019. 12.7 percent of cases were severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 7 July 2019 is 845,017, with 1234 associated deaths (CFR 0.15%). Children under five represent 23.7.0% of total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of 23 governorates and 299 of 333 districts in Yemen. From week 8 in 2019, the trend of weekly reported suspected cholera...

08 Juillet 2019

8 July 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 21,865 suspected cases of cholera with 13 associated deaths during epidemiological week 26 (24 to 30 June) of 2019. Thirteen percent of cases were severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 30 June 2019 is 823,221, with 1210 associated deaths (CFR 0.13%). Children under five represent 23.0% of total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of 23 governorates and 299 of 333 districts in Yemen. From week 8 in 2019, the trend of weekly reported suspected cholera...

08 Juillet 2019

Highlights During week 26, 144 new cases and no deaths were reported from 14 districts of Banadir region and one district of Gedo. Since December 2017, a total of 8,138 cumulative cases including 46 deaths (CFR 0.6%) were reported from 3 states of Somalia (Hirshabelle, Jubbaland and South West state) and Banadir region.  Since December 2017 a cumulative attack rate of 186 person per 100,000 population was reported with Kismayo (Jubbaland) and Daynile (Banadir) the most affected.  The overall case Fatality Rate (CFR 0.6%) was reported with Daynile,Waberi,Karan and Kurtunwarey exceeding the WHO’s threshold of <1%.  Of the 673 stool samples tested since December 2017,...

07 Juillet 2019

Highlights During week 25, a new cholera outbreak was confirmed in Belet hawa district of Gedo region in Southwest state. A total of 192 new cholera cases and no deaths were reported in 14 districts of Banadir region and 1 district of Gedo region.  Since December 2017, a total of 7,994 cumulative cases including 46 deaths (CFR 0.6%) were reported from 3 states of Somalia (Hirshabelle, Jubbaland and South West state) and Banadir region. Since December 2017 a cumulative attack rate of 183 persons per 100,000 population was reported with Kismayo (Jubbaland) and Daynile (Banadir) being the most affected. The overall Case Fatality Rate was...

07 Juillet 2019

7 July 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 20,877 suspected cases of cholera with 19 associated deaths during epidemiological week 25 (17 to 23  June) of 2019. Thirteen percent of cases were severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 23 June 2019 is 863,815, with 1197 associated deaths (CFR 0.13%). Children under five represent 23.0% of total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of 23 governorates and 299 of 333 districts in Yemen. From week 8 in 2019, the trend of weekly reported suspected cholera...

05 Juillet 2019

Highlights •During week 24, a total of 152 new cases and no deaths were reported from 14 districts of Banadir region. No cholera cases were reported from other regions. •Since December 2017, a total of 7,802 cumulative cases including 46 deaths (CFR 0.6%) were reported from 3 states of Somalia (Hirshabelle, Jubbaland and South West state) and Banadir region. •Since December 2017 a cumulative attack rate of 183 persons per 100,000 population was reported with Kismayo (Jubbaland) and Daynile (Banadir) the most affected. •The overall case Fatality Rate (CFR 0.6%) was reported with Daynile,Waberi,Karan and Kurtunwarey exceeding the WHO’s threshold of <1%. •Of the 640...

26 Juin 2019

26 June - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 20,264 suspected cases of cholera with 15 associated deaths during epidemiological week 24 (10 to 16 June) of 2019, with 14% of cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 16 June 2019 is 779,849, with 1178 associated deaths (CFR 0.15%). Children under five represent 22.7% of total suspected cases during 2019. In 2019 the outbreak has affected 22 of 23 governorates and 299 of 333 districts in Yemen. From week 8 in 2019, the trend of weekly reported...

19 Juin 2019

18 June 2019 - The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 149 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 23 (3 to 9 June) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to closure of main cholera treatment center, from which the data is collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 7650, including 46 associated deaths. During this reporting period, cases were reported from 14 districts in Banadir region. 69% of cases (103) are children below...

18 Juin 2019

18 June 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 17,658 suspected cases of cholera with 11 associated deaths during epidemiological week 23 (3 to 9 June) of 2019, with 18% of cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 2 June 2019 is 759,464, with 1163 associated deaths (CFR 0.15%). Children under five represent 22.5% of total suspected cases during 2019. In 2019 the outbreak has affected 22 of 23 governorates and 297 of 333 districts in Yemen. From week 8 in 2019, the trend of weekly...

17 Juin 2019

18 June 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 15,768 suspected cases of cholera with 16 associated deaths during epidemiological week 22 (27 May to 2 June) of 2019, with 12.7% of cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 2 June 2019 is 741,550, with 1152 associated deaths (CFR 0.16%). Children under five represent 22.6% of total suspected cases during 2019. In 2019 the outbreak has affected 22 of 23 governorates and 297 of 333 districts in Yemen. From week 8 in 2019, the trend of...

10 Juin 2019

10 June 2019 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 133 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 22 (27 May to 2 June) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to closure of main cholera treatment center, from which the data is collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 7501, including 46 associated death cases. During this reporting period, cases were reported from 17 districts in Banadir region.  77% of cases (102) are children...

08 Juin 2019

08 June 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 16,868 suspected cases of cholera with 12 associated deaths during epidemiological week 21 (20 to 26 May) of 2019. Seventeen percent of cases were severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 26 May 2019 is 724,405, with 1135 associated deaths (CFR 0.15%). Children under five represent 22.5% of total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of 23 governorates and 296 of 333 districts in Yemen. From week 8 in 2019, the trend of weekly reported suspected cholera...

02 Juin 2019

02 June 2019 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 78 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 21 (20 to 26 May) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to closure of main cholera treatment center, from which the data is collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 7368, including 46 associated deaths. All new cases occurred in Banadir region and none had previously received Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV). 71% of the cases...

30 Mai 2019

30 May 2019 – The Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 55 new suspected cases of cholera, with no deaths, for epidemiological week 20 (13 to 19 May) in 2019. No suspected cholera cases were reported between epidemiological weeks 1 and 7 due to closure of main cholera treatment center, from which the data is collected. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases since the beginning of this outbreak in December 2017 is 7290, including 46 associated deaths. During this reporting period from February 19 May 2019, all of the cases were reported from 16 districts in Banadir...

28 Mai 2019

27 May 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 16,827 suspected cases and 18 associated deaths during epidemiological week 20 (13-19 May) of 2019. Fifteen percent of cases were severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 28 April 2019 is 704,986, with 1,114 associated deaths (CFR 0.16%). Children under five represent 22.6% of total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of 23 governorates and 295 of 333 districts in Yemen. From week 8 in 2019, the trend of weekly reported suspected cholera cases started increasing and peaked at more than 29500 cases in week 14. During...

20 Mai 2019

19 May 2019 - The Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 16,704 suspected cases of cholera with 12 associated deaths during epidemiological week 19 (6 –12 May) of 2019. Sixteen percent of cases were severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 January 2018 to 12 May 2019 is  686,722 with 1093 associated deaths (CFR 0.16%). Children under five represent 22.7% of total suspected cases during 2019. The outbreak has affected 22 of 23 governorates and 290 of 333 districts in Yemen. From week 8 in 2019, the trend of weekly reported suspected cholera cases started increasing and reached a peak of more than 29500 cases in week...

22 Décembre 2016

22 December 2016 – The Ministry of Public Health and Population in Yemen has released updated figures on cholera cases in the country. Since the last update on 13 December, 1496 new suspected cases of cholera and 4 additional deaths have been reported. As of 20 December, a cumulative total of 11...

15 Décembre 2016

The Ministry of Public Health and Population in Yemen has reported new cases of cholera in Yemen. Since the last update on 6 December, 1173 new suspected cases of acute watery diarrhoea/ cholera and 3 additional deaths have been reported. As of 13 December, a cumulative total of 10 148 suspected...

14 Décembre 2016

Highlights, November As of 30 November 2016, a cumulative number of 7730 acute watery diarrhoea/cholera cases, including 82 related deaths (attack–rate 3.4%, case–fatality rate 1.1%) were reported from 135 districts. In November, 5489 new acute watery diarrhoea/cholera cases, including 35 associated deaths were reported. Of the 613 stool samples collected since the outbreak,...

14 Décembre 2016

Highlights, November As of 30 November 2016, a cumulative number of 7730 acute watery diarrhoea/cholera cases, including 82 related deaths (attack–rate 3.4%, case–fatality rate 1.1%) were reported from 135 districts. In November, 5489 new acute watery diarrhoea/cholera cases, including 35 associated deaths were reported. Of the 613 stool samples collected since the outbreak,...

08 Décembre 2016

8 December 2016 – The Ministry of Public Health and Population in Yemen has published updated figures on cases of cholera in Yemen. To date, 8975 suspected cases of cholera, including 89 associated deaths have been reported, with a case–fatality rate of 1%.  The number of laboratory-confirmed cases of Vibrio cholerae...

07 Décembre 2016

As of 30 November, a total of 14 165 cases and 497 deaths (case–fatality rate 3.51%) have been reported. Of these, 6752 (47.7%) affected females, and 8184 (57.8%) affected children below 5 years of age. There is a slight increase in the number of acute watery diarrhoea/cholera cases during this reporting...

01 Décembre 2016

1 December 2016 – The Ministry of Public Health and Population in Yemen has reported additional cases of cholera in Yemen. To date, 7730 suspected cases of cholera, including 82 associated deaths have been reported (case fatality rate of 1.06%). Of these, 122 cases were laboratory-confirmed as Vibrio cholerae 01. The affected...

24 Novembre 2016

The Ministry of Public Health and Population in Yemen has released updated figures on cholera cases in Yemen. As of 24 November 2016, 6119 suspected cases of cholera, including 68 associated deaths were reported in Sana’a City and Aden, Amran, Al Hudaydah, Al-Bayda‘a, Al-Dhale’a, Ibb, Hajjah, Lahij, Ta’izz and Sana’a governorates....

17 Novembre 2016

The Ministry of Public Health and Population in Yemen has reported additional cholera cases in the country.  To date, 4825 suspected cases of cholera, including 61 associated deaths were reported in Aden, Amran, Al Hudaydah, Al-Bayda‘a, Al-Dhale’a, Ibb, Hajjah, Lahij, Ta’izz, Sana’a City and Sana’a governorates.  Of these, 89 cases have...

10 Novembre 2016

Highlights As of 31 October 2016, a cumulative number of 2241 suspected acute watery diarrhoea/cholera cases, including 47 deaths (case-fatality rate 2.4%) were reported from Sana’a, the capital city and 11 governorates, including Sana’a, Ta’iz, Al Hudaydah, Adan, Lahij, Al Bayda’, Hajjah, Dhamar, Ibb, Amran and Ad Dali.  There are equal numbers...

09 Novembre 2016

Highlights As of October 2016, a cumulative number of 13 728 acute watery diarrhoea/cholera cases and 496 (case–fatality rate 3.6%) deaths were reported in 25 districts. Of these 6 520 (47.5%) are women, while 7 968 (58.0%) are children below 5 years. As shown in the EPI curve, there was a significant...

06 Novembre 2016

The Ministry of Public Health and Population has published updated figures for cholera cases in the country.  A total of 2733 suspected cases and 51 associated deaths have been reported in Ta’iz, Aden, Lahij, Al Hudaydah, Hajjah, Sana'a, Al Bayda, Dhamar and Ibb. 75 cholera cases have been laboratory-confirmed so far.  While...

30 Octobre 2016

The Ministry of Public Health and Population in Yemen has released new figures on the number of cholera and cholera-related deaths in the country. As of 30 October 2016, a total of 1410 suspected cases of cholera, including 45 associated deaths have been reported. Laboratory-confirmed cases of cholera have been reported...

23 Octobre 2016

23 October 2016 – The Ministry of Public Health and Population in Yemen has confirmed additional cases of cholera and cholera-related deaths in the country. As of today, a total of 644 suspected cases of cholera, including 3 deaths, have been reported. 31 cases have been laboratory-confirmed so far. Among the...

19 Octobre 2016

Update on the cholera situation in Somalia, September 2016 As of September 2016, a cumulative number of 13 598 acute watery diarrhoea/cholera cases and 497 (case–fatality rate 3.64%) deaths have been reported in 25 districts. Of these, 6452 (47.5%) were women and 7 884 (57.9%) were children under 5 years of...

13 Octobre 2016

13 October 2016 – The Ministry of Public Health and Population in Yemen has announced the occurrence of additional cases of cholera in Yemen.  As of today, a total of 15 cases of cholera have been laboratory-confirmed, of which 11 are from Sana’a, and 4 from Al Bayda. The stool samples...

10 Octobre 2016

10 October 2016 – The Ministry of Public Health and Population in Yemen has announced the occurrence of cholera cases in the capital city of Sana'a, Yemen. As of 8 October 2016, a total of 11 cases of cholera were laboratory-confirmed. The stool samples were tested positive for Vibrio cholerae at...

06 Septembre 2016

As of 31 August 2016, a total number of 13 453 suspected cases of cholera, including 496 deaths (case–fatality rate 3.7%), have been reported in 25 districts in the south and central regions of Somalia. Of these, 6378 (47.5%) are female and 7791 (58%) are children below 5 years of...

04 Août 2016

As of 30 July 2016, a total number of 13 055 suspected cases cholera, including 491 deaths (case–fatality rate 3.7%), have been reported in 25 districts in the south and central regions of Somalia. Of these, 6178 (47.3%) are female and 7549 (58%) are children below 5 years of age....