Cholera killed 1,800 in 2026 in Democratic Republic of Congo according to WHO

Cholera has claimed approximately 1,800 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo this year, amidst a severe Ebola outbreak. The WHO reported around 60,000 cholera cases, marking the country's worst outbreak in decades, primarily in the eastern provinces of North and South Kivu. The spread is exacerbated by ongoing conflict and difficult access to affected areas. Concerns are rising as cases are now appearing along the Congo river basin, potentially reaching Kinshasa. The rainy season may further facilitate the disease's transmission, with a mortality rate of about 3%. The WHO emphasizes the importance of Ebola vaccination campaigns in the conflict-affected regions.