WHO Reports Significant Increase in Cholera Deaths in 2025, Alongside Updates on Meningitis and Plague

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its latest report on global trends for cholera, meningitis, and plague, revealing a 30% increase in cholera deaths in 2025 compared to the previous year, despite fewer reported cases. A total of 451,499 cholera cases and 7,870 deaths were reported from 47 countries, marking the highest annual cholera deaths since 1999. The WHO African Region bore the largest burden, with a 34% rise in cases and a 58% increase in deaths.