Yemen: Cholera Outbreak - Mar 2024
Disaster description
Since mid-March 2024, Yemen has seen a dramatic surge in AWD cases, with 29 536 suspected cases reported by 25 April 2024. With heavy seasonal rains affecting already fragile water and sanitation systems, each day currently brings 500 to 1000 new cases, making the situation even more urgent. (WHO, 30 Jul 2024)
It has been six months since the latest outbreak began. As of 7 September 2024, data from the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MoPHP) reports a cumulative total of over 186,000 suspected cases of AWD/cholera across all 22 governorates in Yemen since mid-March. Reported associated deaths have reached more than 680. The highest caseloads have been reported the western highland governorates, with the latest data reporting hotspots in Ad Dhale’, Al Bayda, Al Hodeidah, Al Jawf, Amran, Hajjah, Marib and Raymah governorates. (WHO, 30 Sep 2024)
