Cholera's resurgence
Over 800,000 cholera cases and 5,800 deaths were reported from 33 countries in 2024, driven by conflict, displacement and floods — with vaccines in short supply.
How this affects people
Cholera is an old disease of unsafe water and sanitation that should be history. It is surging where war, displacement and floods break water systems.
Oral vaccines work, but supply has been so short that WHO moved to single-dose campaigns.
Look at what keeps the problem going
- 01Conflict destroying water systems
- 02Mass displacement
- 03Floods and droughts
- 04Lack of sanitation
What could happen next
The future leaves room for choices. Compare the outlooks, check what supports them and notice where the evidence becomes less certain
Outbreaks track crises
Wherever conflict or floods hit, cholera follows.
The future is not a timetable. These summaries reflect published scenarios and trends, with deeper uncertainty at longer horizons. Choices made now matter.
Where could a useful response begin?
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