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Although easy to prevent and treat, cholera affects up to 4 million people worldwide per year, resulting in up to 140,000 deaths.

Caused by a water-borne bacterial infection of the intestine, cholera is transmitted through contaminated food or water, or through contact with fecal matter or vomit from infected people. Cholera can cause severe diarrhoea and vomiting, and rapidly prove fatal, within hours, if not treated. But cholera is very simple to treat – rehydration is key. Most people respond well to oral rehydration salts, which are easy to administer. In more serious cases, intravenous fluids are required. Ultimately, no-one should die of cholera.

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Quick facts about cholera

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Cholera outbreaks resurgence

A resurgence of cholera outbreaks

In 2023, 30 countries recorded cases of cholera. MSF teams responded to cholera outbreaks in more than 10 countries, including in Lebanon, Haiti, Syria and DRC; in many of these countries, the situation is worrying. But why are we seeing a resurgence of cholera outbreaks?

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What happens in an MSF cholera treatment centre?

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MSF often responds to outbreaks of cholera in the countries we work. But how do we set up our cholera treatment centres to ensure our patients get the best care possible - and that the disease doesn't spread? Learn more about the layout and activities of an MSF cholera treatment centre in this interactive guide.

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Daily Life in Abs Hospital
Yemen

Urgent need for improved water and sanitation to curb cholera

Press Release 10 Jul 2017
 
MSF supported cholera treatment center in Al-Sadaqa hospital, Aden, Yemen
Yemen

Cholera continues to spread

Project Update 21 Jun 2017
 
South-Sudan: thousands at risk of cholera and malnutrition in Pieri
South Sudan

“They killed the women, the girls, everybody in the town”

Voices from the Field 2 Jun 2017
 
South-Sudan: thousands at risk of cholera and malnutrition in Pieri
South Sudan

Thousands at risk of cholera and malnutrition after fleeing attacks in Yuai and Waat

Press Release 2 Jun 2017
 
Yemen

Cholera outbreak threatens to get out of control

Press Release 20 May 2017
 
Yemeni chronicles
Yemen

MSF calls for increased response to cholera outbreak

Press Release 9 May 2017
 
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Haiti

Massive distribution of building materials, three months after Matthew

Project Update 23 Jan 2017
 
HAITI Hurricane Matthew Response, Port-à-Piment mobile clinics
Haiti

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Crisis Update 6 Dec 2016
 
Medical activities in Bentiu PoC, South Sudan, 2016
South Sudan

Medical situation remains fragile in Bentiu protection of civilians site

Project Update 16 Nov 2016
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