$1 Million USD Allocation to Combat Cholera Outbreak in Central African Republic BODY: Bangui, Central African Republic – July 22, 2026: The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated 1 million US dollars to address the cholera outbreak in the Central African Republic, as announced by the Coordinating Humanitarian Affairs Officer, Tom Fletcher.
The epidemic was declared by the government on June 26, following a surge in infections and fatalities. To date, 650 suspected cases and 44 deaths have been reported, with the disease spreading from Bimbo and Mbaïki to Bangui, raising concerns about transmission in densely populated urban areas.
The funds are intended to bolster interventions in health, water, sanitation, and community engagement.
The outbreak has been exacerbated by the rainy season, low population immunity, limited access to clean water and sanitation, and population movements along the Oubangui River, marking the first cholera epidemic in the country since 2016.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: reliefweb
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
