Millions in Africa at risk as cholera cases surge

Cholera cases continue to spread exponentially across Africa, with the World Health Organization warning on Sunday that 1 billion people in 43 countries are at risk due to a global surge of the disease.

The WHO said cholera remains a serious threat to public health, noting that 22 countries worldwide, including 10 in Africa, are already fighting outbreaks. Acute diarrheal infection is caused by eating or drinking contaminated food or water.

The spread of cholera in Africa has been attributed to climate change, which has led to droughts and flooding, resulting in increased population displacement and reduced access to clean water.