Large numbers of cholera cases and deaths reported from various countries

Cholera outbreaks, cases and deaths have been reported from the following countries:

Malawi (Blantyre District)
Ghana (Accra)
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)
India (Chila, Karnataka)

Travellers in these areas can reduce their risk of exposure to cholera by taking all necessary precautions to avoid consuming contaminated food and water.