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- During the reporting period, Angola has seen a reduction in daily cholera cases and fatalities, thanks to the efforts of the Government and partners in ensuring decreased consumption of untreated water, increased early treatment at Cholera Treatment Centres (CTCs) and improved handwashing practices.
- As of 28 June 2025, the outbreak is in 18 of Angola’s 21 provinces, with 27,008 cumulative cases and 759 reported deaths (Case Fatality Rate of 2.8%). However, only 352 new cases were recorded in the last week of June, a 47% decline from the previous week.
- UNICEF provided 725,900 Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS) sachets, 20 large tents, 6 medium tents, 60 canopy tents, 240 plastic chairs, 400 nasogastric tubes, 50 community kits, and 20 solar lamps to establish and strengthen CTCs and Oral Rehydration Points (ORPs) in affected areas.
- In response to outbreaks in Namibe, Huíla, and Cunene, UNICEF dispatched 3,000 simplified cholera kits—containing bleach, soap, and educational materials—for families arriving at treatment centers.
- Critical water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions—such as bucket chlorination, household-level disinfection, and hygiene promotion—were implemented in high-risk communities to break the chain of transmission.
- 69,746 children across four provinces received cholera prevention education through schools and community platforms. A Safe Back to School campaign is planned for September across multiple provinces.
- While national trends are improving, new transmission clusters are emerging in Lunda Norte, Cuanza Sul, and Huíla, highlighting the need for continued surveillance, rapid response, and resource mobilization.