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The cholera outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is ongoing in the provinces of Maniema, Oriental, Katanga, North Kivu and South Kivu. As of 29 November 2015, 19 705 cholera cases have been reported nationally since January. The worst affected areas are Katanga (4565), Maniema (3971 cases) and South Kivu (4906 cases). A total of 2969 cases were reported from Oriental and 3294 from North Kivu.
In South Kivu, Fizi and Uvira are areas of concern with 1200 and 1808 cases respectively. The concern relates to the close proximity with Burundi refugee camps and the border with Rwanda and Burundi.
In Maniema the outbreak showed a downward trend in October 2015; currently the main areas of concern are Kindu and Alinguli with 2228 and 1031 cases respectively to date.
(Via WHO Regional Office for Africa - Outbreak News - accessed 11/12/15)
Cholera is a low risk for most travellers. Travellers to outbreak areas who will be mixing closely with the local population and cannot ensure safe drinking water can be immunised against cholera. A high standard of food/water precautions and personal hygiene should be maintained whenever possible.
