Cholera Outbreak in Angola Escalates with Rising Death Toll
The cholera outbreak in Angola has led to 201 deaths and 5,574 infections since January 2025, primarily affecting Luanda. Related health crises include Ebola in Uganda and malaria in DR Congo, among others in Africa which indicate rising health threats.
On March 2, 2025, the Ministry of Health in Angola reported a rise in the cholera death toll to 201, with a total of 5,574 infections confirmed since the outbreak began in early January. The outbreak, which originated in the capital city of Luanda, has spread to 13 provinces across the country, with Luanda being the most affected region.
In late February, health authorities initially reported that 163 individuals had succumbed to cholera, out of 4,582 infections identified up to that point. The situation shows a concerning escalation in both cases and fatalities as the outbreak continues.
In related health news, Uganda has reported its second death from Ebola, involving a four-year-old child, leading to a total of 10 confirmed cases in the country, as announced by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Additionally, WHO has identified malaria as the probable cause of recent health issues in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over 400 infections and 31 fatalities recorded since October in the remote Panzi region.
Moreover, Africa has seen 866 deaths attributed to monkeypox in 2024, according to the Africa CDC, with more than 34,297 cases documented continent-wide. Further, WHO reported a significant increase in cholera fatalities over the past year, indicating a 71 percent rise in deaths from the previous year’s statistics.
The cholera outbreak in Angola has resulted in a rising death toll of 201, amidst over 5,574 reported infections. The situation highlights a significant public health issue, which is being monitored alongside troubling developments in Uganda, DR Congo, and across Africa. Authorities and health organizations are striving to address epidemic challenges and improve health outcomes.
Original Source: wam.ae
