Multi-country outbreak of cholera, epidemiological update #34 -21 February 2026

Overview

In January 2026 (epidemiological weeks 1 to 4), a total of 16 912 new cholera and acute watery diarrhoea (AWD) cases were reported from 19 countries, territories, and areas across three WHO regions, showing a 6% decrease from December 2025. The African Region registered the highest number of cases, followed by the Eastern Mediterranean Region, and the South-East Asia Region. This period also saw 182 cholera-related deaths globally, highlighting a 20% increase from the previous month. No outbreaks were reported in the Western Pacific Region or Region of the Americas during this time.