WHO: Cholera deaths top 3,000 in 2026, Africa worst hit; 2030 goal still on track

WHO reports over 3,000 cholera deaths in first nine months of 2026, with nearly 90% in Africa, despite the disease being preventable. The agency maintains its 2030 elimination target is achievable, though current mortality suggests persistent gaps in water, sanitation, and healthcare access.

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