Cholera Fatalities Increased 126%

Since the last World Health Organization (WHO) report, new cholera outbreaks have been reported in Niger and Thailand, pushing the total number of affected countries in 2024 to 30.

As of the end of September 2024, a cumulative total of 439,724 cholera cases and 3,432 deaths were reported across five WHO regions.

Although the number of cases is lower than last year, the 126% spike in deaths is deeply concerning, says the WHO.

Unfortunately, the WHO has reported that as of October 14, 2024, the global stockpile of Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) is depleted, with no remaining doses available.

However, in the United States, travel vaccine clinics and pharmacies have confirmed supplies of OCVs.