Cholera outbreaks surge in Africa amid floods and war; WHO restarts vaccines after 4-year halt, highlighting ongoing global health crises.
Heavy rains and flooding across Mozambique, South Africa, and Malawi have caused deaths, destroyed homes, and increased cholera risks. Mozambique faces its worst floods since 2000, while Malawi launches vaccination campaigns amid rising cases. Authorities warn of ongoing health and infrastructure challenges.
Vaccine stocks have increased to nearly 70 million doses, enabling the restart of preventive campaigns in Mozambique and other countries. The move aims to curb ongoing outbreaks, with initial doses allocated to Mozambique, Congo, and Bangladesh amid a surge in cholera cases since 2021.