Cholera still kills thousands each year - in places without clean water, it’s far from history
Cholera remains a significant global health threat, particularly in regions suffering from conflict and poor water infrastructure, such as Sudan. Despite being largely eradicated in wealthy nations, global cases have surged by 175% over the last five years.
Cholera is common in parts of the world where clean water sources are unreliable. Sudan has suffered multiple outbreaks since the onset of a civil war in 2023. AFP via Getty Images Cholera still kills thousands each year – in places without clean water, it’s far from history Published: July 29, 2026 8:14am EDT https://theconversation.com/cholera-still-kills-thousands-each-year-in-places-without-clean-water-its-far-from-history-288170 https://theconversation.com/cholera-still-kills-thousands-each-year-in-places-without-clean-water-its-far-from-history-288170 Link copied Share article Share article
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