Cholera remains a significant public health threat due to connections by sea and air to countries with recurrent outbreaks. Several East and Central African countries reported a high number of cases and deaths between December 2024 and January 2026. The affected countries include Tanzania, Mozambique, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, among others.

These countries had a combined total of 101,351 cases and 2,452 deaths during this period. Some countries, such as Kenya and Rwanda, had ended their outbreaks by December and November 2025, respectively. Further details on the situation are available from the source, including information on structural vulnerabilities that heighten the risk of cholera.