Risk of cholera in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The risk of exposure to cholera exists nationwide with 21 of the of the country’s 26 provinces reporting people infected with this disease. In the last 3 months, at least 770 people have been killed by their infection.

Advice

All travellers can minimize the risk of exposure to this disease. Strictly observe all food and water precautions in any area where there is cholera. If gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., vomiting and profuse watery diarrhoea) develop while visiting the affected area, travellers should seek medical care at once.