- A resurgence of the cholera outbreak has been confirmed in Amhara region, affecting mostly West Gondar zone, with 122 cases and one death in Quara district, three cases and one death in Genda Wuha district. In Central Gondar, three cases and one death have been reported, while 33 cases were reported in Bahir Dar, the region’s capital city.
- The contamination source is the Bermel Georgis holy water, located in Quara district, which draws pilgrims from across the region and beyond, entailing a significant risk of further spreading the disease.
- Humanitarian partners face severe security and access constraints in Amhara region that is heavily affected by an armed conflict between the Federal forces and regional militia.
- The Ethiopia Rapid Response Mechanism (ET-RRM) co-funded by DG ECHO is being activated to respond to the outbreak at community level, while International Medical Corps, also with DG ECHO funding, will complement the response at institutional level, both in close coordination with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
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