Angola has reported a total of 1,584 suspected cases of cholera across eight provinces since the beginning of January 2025, with 59 fatalities, according to the Ministry of Health’s daily bulletin. The provinces affected by the outbreak include Luanda, Icolo e Bengo, Bengo, Malanje, Huambo, Huíla, Cuanza-Norte, and Zaire.
The majority of the cases have been reported in Luanda, which has seen 970 suspected cases, followed by Bengo with 351, and Icolo e Bengo with 250 cases. The remaining provinces have recorded fewer cases, with Huambo (4), Malanje (3), Zaire (3), Huíla (2), and Cuanza-Norte (1) each reporting suspected cases of cholera. The affected individuals range in age from as young as two years old to those as old as 100. Of the total cases, 813 are male and 771 are female.
The most impacted age group is children between the ages of two and five, with 252 cases and 10 deaths, followed by the 10 to 14 age group, which has seen 203 cases and four deaths. Cholera cases have also been reported in older populations, including adults aged 15 and older. The current number of individuals hospitalized with suspected cholera stands at 209.
The provinces of Luanda, Bengo, and Icolo e Bengo have experienced the highest number of fatalities, with 37 deaths in Luanda, 15 in Bengo, and seven in Icolo e Bengo. These three provinces continue to be the focal points of the ongoing outbreak.
In the most recent 24-hour period, an additional 125 suspected cholera cases were recorded. Bengo reported the highest number with 76 new cases, followed by 37 in Luanda and 12 in Icolo e Bengo. Tragically, two new deaths were also reported in Bengo, further highlighting the urgency of addressing the outbreak in these areas.
Authorities are urging public cooperation in the prevention of cholera, particularly through improved hygiene practices, access to clean water, and safe sanitation. Cholera, an infectious disease caused by the ingestion of contaminated food or water, remains a serious health threat in regions where infrastructure and sanitation are insufficient. The Ministry of Health is working closely with health organizations and local communities to control the spread of the disease, while ongoing surveillance and health interventions are being intensified.
Public health measures, including the provision of oral rehydration solutions and antibiotics to those affected, are being implemented to minimize the impact of the outbreak. As the situation continues to develop, health officials are emphasizing the need for swift action to contain the spread and prevent further fatalities. Community awareness and collaboration are seen as key factors in managing the cholera crisis effectively.
