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Angola Starts Cholera Vaccinations Amid Outbreak

A total of one million people, including children and adults, will be vaccinated against cholera to prevent future cases of the disease.

There are currently 1,710 cases and 59 deaths in Angola's provinces of Luanda, Bengo, Icolo e Bengo, Kwanza Norte, Zaire, Huambo, Hula and Malanje. The cholera outbreak began in the first week of January 2025, having caused 59 deaths in the provinces of Luanda, with 37 cases, Bengo (15) and Icolo and Bengo (7).

The initiative, led by the Ministry of Health, is supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and the World Bank. The goal of this emergency initiative is to curb the spread of cholera across the country by strengthening population protection measures. The campaign will include awareness campaigns on preventive measures, such as good hygiene practices and access to drinking water, which are important for preventing new infections.  

 

 

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The launch of the cholera vaccination campaign in Angola.

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