The Persistent Challenge of Cholera in Africa: A Complex Interplay of Factors

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dc.contributor.authorSiamalube, Beenzu
dc.contributor.authorEhinmitan, Emmanuel
dc.contributor.authorRuno, Steven
dc.contributor.authorOnguso, Justus
dc.contributor.authorMaina, Ngotho
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-10T12:20:41Z
dc.date.available2025-01-10T12:20:41Z
dc.date.issued2024-12
dc.descriptionArticle
dc.description.abstractCholera remains a formidable public health challenge across Africa, disproportionately impacting marginalized and vulnerable populations [1]. The disease's persistence underscores its multifaceted nature, rooted in more than just the biological characteristics of Vibrio cholerae. Instead, it reflects a complex interplay of environmental, social, economic, and systemic factors, each compounding the difficulty of effective prevention and control [1,2]. Africa continues to bear the highest burden of cholera globally, with recurring outbreaks that cause significant morbidity and mortality, often overwhelming already fragile healthcare systems [3]. The disease frequently strikes regions plagued by inadequate access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure [3,4]. These deficiencies create fertile ground for the bacterium's proliferation, particularly in densely populated urban slums and rural areas with limited public health outreach. Climate change further exacerbates the problem, with extreme weather events such as floods and droughts creating conditions conducive to cholera outbreaks [5].
dc.identifier.citationSiamalube et al. The persistent challenge of cholera in Africa: a complex interplay of factors. Rw. Public Health Bul. 2024. 5 (4): 32-35. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/rphb. v5i4.4
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.ajol.info/index.php/rphb/article/view/285423
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/29415
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherRPHB
dc.titleThe Persistent Challenge of Cholera in Africa: A Complex Interplay of Factors
dc.typeArticle
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