今年以来霍乱已致非洲近7000人死亡

Core Insights - The article highlights a significant cholera outbreak in Africa, with over 300,000 reported cases and nearly 7,000 deaths in 2023, surpassing the total for the entire year of 2024 [1] Summary by Categories Disease Statistics - Africa has reported a total of 300,117 cholera cases and 6,927 deaths in 2023, exceeding the total cases and deaths reported in 2024 [1] - Sudan is the most affected country, with 71,373 cholera cases and 1,996 deaths, making it the country with the highest cholera death toll in Africa [1] Contributing Factors - Ongoing armed conflicts in Sudan have exacerbated the cholera outbreak and hindered prevention efforts [1] - Climate change has led to increased flooding and other natural disasters, raising the likelihood of cholera infections across the continent [1] Disease Characteristics - Cholera is an acute intestinal infectious disease caused by Vibrio cholerae, primarily transmitted through contaminated water and food, leading to symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and high fever [1]