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DR Congo·Health

Cholera outbreak spreads across northern Cameroon with over 1,000 cases and 28 deaths

Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 06:23 · 1 min read

A cholera outbreak originating in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread into northern Cameroon, with health authorities reporting more than 1,000 cases and 28 deaths since mid-July. The affected districts — Fotokol, Mada, Makary, and Kolofata — are receiving coordinated support from Doctors Without Borders, while facilities such as Mora District Hospital have established triage tents and are conducting rapid diagnostic testing to isolate confirmed patients. Officials warn that poor sanitation, limited access to clean drinking water, and the intensifying rainy season risk accelerating the spread of the disease.

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AfricanewsCholera outbreak spreads in Cameroon as cases top 1,000 ↗︎
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