News Center- In January 2025, Yemen reported 6110 new cholera cases and four associated deaths, said a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday.

“This represents a 42% decline in cases and a 75% decrease in deaths compared to December 2024. Despite the overall downward trend, over 1000 cases continue to be reported each week,” the report added.

The conflict that started between the Houthis and the government forces in 2015 has displaced thousands of people in Yemen. The ongoing conflict and political instability in Yemen negatively affect people in all facets of life, including in the health sector due to the lack of medical resources and medicines.

The report also included figures of cholera outbreak in three regions.

In January 2025, the African Region reported 17,644 new cholera cases across 11 countries, marking a 13% decrease from December 2024, the report said. The majority of cases were reported from South Sudan (10,833), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (3,853), Angola (1081), Nigeria (786), and Ghana (675). During the same period, 297 cholera-related deaths were reported, reflecting a 23% decline from the previous month. Deaths were reported from South Sudan (159), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (67), Angola (45), Nigeria (14), and Ghana (5).

The Eastern Mediterranean Region reported 16 530 new cholera cases across five countries, marking a 38% decrease from December 2024, according to the report. Cases were reported from Afghanistan (6,346), Yemen (6,110), Sudan (2,135), Pakistan (1,162), and Somalia (777). Additionally, there were 52 cholera-related deaths, a 59% decrease compared with the previous month. Deaths were reported from Sudan (46), Yemen (4), Afghanistan (1), and Somalia (1).

The South-East Asia Region reported 625 new cholera cases across three countries, marking a 33% increase compared with December 2024. Cases were reported from Myanmar (553), Bangladesh (67), and Thailand (5).