From the start of the year, up until the 29 January 2024, there have been a total of 20 787 cases (2 616 confirmed; 18 171 suspected) and 622 deaths that have been reported from 12 African countries (Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia, South Africa (travel related), Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
There is an increased risk of importation of cholera to South Africa due to high number of travelers returning to South Africa and trade between South Africa and affected countries. Therefore, an in-depth account of the current cholera outbreaks will be described for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region countries that are currently reporting cholera outbreaks. The countries covered are Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
