A new cholera outbreak has been confirmed in Cameroon‘s north Region, raising concerns about public health in the Central African nation [[1]].Health officials announced the outbreak in the Mayo Oulo district following a case confirmed November 9th, and a cross-border alert from neighboring Nigeria [[3]]. This marks the second cholera outbreak reported in Cameroon within a year, following a previous incident in November 2024, and underscores the persistent vulnerability to waterborne diseases in areas with limited infrastructure [[2]].
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Patrick GEROME, le 22/11/2025
Health officials in Cameroon have announced a cholera outbreak in the Mayo Oulo district of the North Region, following laboratory confirmation of a case on November 9. This outbreak highlights the continued global threat of waterborne diseases, particularly in regions with limited access to sanitation.
The announcement came after Nigerian authorities issued a cross-border alert regarding the Mayo Oulo district on November 5.
The first suspected case, identified on November 7, involved a 65-year-old homemaker in the Doumo health sector within the Mayo Oulo district.
As of now, two cases – one confirmed and one suspected – have been reported, with no fatalities.
Access to the affected area is challenging due to the mountainous and rocky terrain.
Cameroon experienced its last cholera outbreak in November 2024, which resulted in 127 cases and two deaths.
Source: Outbreak News Today
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