22 June 2024

Mayotte Faces Severe Cholera Outbreak: French Island Records Nearly 200 Cases

The cholera outbreak in Mayotte, a French island in the Indian Ocean, has recorded close to 200 cases. The rise in infections is blamed on unsanitary conditions, with calls for improved access to clean drinking water. Two fatalities, including a child, have been reported. The outbreak’s risk remains elevated until sanitation improves.