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Deadly Cholera Outbreak In Angola Claims Over 100 Lives This Year: Health Ministry
Cholera outbreak in Angola, Africa: Angola, a country in Central Africa is witnessing a deadly cholera outbreak which has claimed more than 100 lives since January 2025. According to the Health Ministry, at least 108 people have died from this deadly bacterial infection. Since January 7, there have been 3147 confirmed cases of infection and nearly half of them are in the capital Luanda. Ministry of Health`s data indicates that over 70 percent of the cases have been reported in the capital. Luanda has reported at lead 48 deaths and Bengo with 43. Over the last few weeks, there have been a spike in the deaths with 32 lives lost. Reports state that the most affected age groups are children aged 2-9 with 168 cases and 10 deaths, and those aged 10-19 with 168 cases and three deaths. The ministry had declared cholera as an outbreak right after the first case on January 7.
Cholera is caused by a very infectious bacterium called Vibrio cholerae. How does it impacts a the human body? he bacterium directly impacts the small intestine and leads to symptoms of severe diarrhoea.
Symptoms Of Cholera: Severe diarrhea (often described as "rice-water stool" due to its appearance), Vomiting, Dehydration which can lead to dry mouth, thirst, decreased urine output, low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, sunken eyes, muscle cramps. In case cholera turns severe, it can escalate from dehydration to shock and organ failure. If cholera is left untreated it can also turn fatal.
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Transmission: Cholera typically spreads through contaminated water or poor sanitation environments. If drinking water is contaminated with faeces infected with Vibrio cholerae bacterium, then the risk of infection is high. Similarly, infection is high if a person is exposed to environments with inadequate sanitation, where bacteria can easily spread through unsanitary drinking water or improperly handled food.