In 2024 alone, the number of reported infections increased by 5% compared to the previous year, and the death rate increased by almost 50%. Thus, in a year, the disease claimed the lives of more than 6 thousand people.

Of particular concern is the expansion of the geography of the disease. If in 2023, cholera outbreaks were recorded in 45 countries, then in 2024 their number reached 60. The largest increase in cases was recorded in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. According to WHO, one in four patients died without contacting medical institutions.

The situation remains tense in 2025: since the beginning of this year, cases of cholera have been reported in 31 countries around the world. This confirms that the global crisis related to this disease continues.

WHO calls on national Governments, international donors and local communities to work together to combat the infection. The key measures are to provide the population with safe drinking water, personal hygiene products, as well as sanitary and educational work.

In early 2024, a new innovative cholera vaccine (OCV) was approved. However, the pace of its delivery to the most vulnerable regions has not yet matched the level of demand. According to experts, timely provision of the vaccine, combined with effective epidemiological control and prompt diagnosis, can significantly reduce morbidity and mortality.

WHO emphasizes that it is possible to stop the increase in the number of victims only if there is an integrated and coordinated approach at the global level.