Global News Podcast WHO warns of growing cholera crisis
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Aug 29, 2025 Tom Bateman, a BBC correspondent based in Washington D.C., discusses the alarming rise of cholera in Africa, with over 400,000 cases reported. He highlights the dire healthcare challenges in places like Chad and how conflict and poverty exacerbate the crisis. The conversation also touches on President Trump revoking Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris during her book tour, raising security concerns amid ongoing law enforcement efforts in D.C. Additionally, Bateman discusses cultural shifts in Germany as more people opt for non-alcoholic beer.
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Cholera Resurgence Strains Health Systems
- Cholera is resurging across 31 countries, driven by conflict, poverty and flooding.
- WHO reports over 400,000 cases and nearly 5,000 deaths this year, stressing fragile health systems.
Three Pillars To Stop Cholera
- Invest in multi-sector coordination, early detection, and water, sanitation and hygiene in hotspots.
- Strengthen labs and surveillance to accelerate equitable access to safe water and stop cholera deaths.
Chad Refugee Camp Outbreak Example
- A cholera outbreak at a refugee camp in eastern Chad spread quickly amid refugee influx and US aid cuts.
- UNHCR's Alan Miner described handwashing stations, medicine dispatches and massive unmet needs on the ground.