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WHO: Over 3,000 dead from cholera globally this year, Africa hit hardest

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The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that over 3,000 people have died from cholera globally since the beginning of the year. This figure, while lower than the previous year's toll, still represents a significant number of deaths from a preventable disease. The WHO noted that the ongoing El Niño weather pattern could exacerbate cholera outbreaks, particularly in Africa, where nearly 90% of the recorded deaths have occurred. AI

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WHO: Over 3,000 dead from cholera globally this year, Africa hit hardest

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Over 3,000 already dead from cholera this year, says WHO

    Cholera has killed more than 3,000 people worldwide since the start of the year, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, insisting its goal of cutting global cases by 90 percent by 2030 remained in reach. The disease killed nearly 7,900 people in 2025, making it “the deadl…

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