Cholera is intensifying in Congo: high risk among children

The cholera epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is intensifying and has become a serious problem. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

According to official data, over 64,000 cholera cases have been recorded in the country during the last 9 months of this year, with 1,888 patients having died. Most worryingly, a large proportion of those infected are children.

More than 14,000 children have contracted cholera, and 340 of them have died. The epidemic has spread to 17 out of the country's 26 provinces.

The capital, Kinshasa, is noted as one of the largest hotspots. Experts emphasize the need for emergency measures at the state level to prevent the situation from worsening further.

Officials believe that cholera can be prevented by improving the supply of drinking water, sanitation systems, and the quality of medical services in high-risk areas. The disease is mainly transmitted through water or food contaminated with cholera vibrio.

According to the World Health Organization, 1.4 million people worldwide die each year due to lack of clean water and sanitation. Therefore, strengthening preventive measures, especially in areas where children live, remains an urgent issue.