As of early 2026, over 78,000 cases of cholera have been recorded…
As of early 2026, over 78,000 cases of cholera have been recorded across 23 countries, with the highest number of cases occurring in Africa. A cholera outbreak has been identified in the Central African Republic (CAR), where 24 deaths have been registered.
Consensus
- The outbreak occurred in the Central African Republic (CAR)
- There were 197 cases of cholera reported
- 24 deaths were recorded due to the outbreak
- The mortality rate was 12.2%
- The outbreak was centered in two southwestern regions of CAR
- Medical response prevented further deaths among hospitalized patients
- The situation is part of a broader global cholera outbreak with over 78,000 cases since early 2026
Points of divergence
- The cases were registered in the Bimbo and M'baiki regions — vedomosti
- The cases were registered in two regions in the southwest of CAR — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- New cholera outbreak recorded in Zar — Ведомости
- Cholera outbreak in CAR: 24 fatal cases registered — Вести