Cholera: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

Cholera

Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease caused by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Although largely preventable, cholera continues to affect millions of people worldwide, especially in regions with inadequate access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene. This article provides a detailed overview of cholera, its causes, symptoms, treatment, … Read more

Ongoing Health Crisis: Safe Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene

According to a recent World Health Organization (WHO) study, an estimated 1.4 million lives could be saved annually by enhancing access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services. Although we’ve made modest strides toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which strives to ensure universal access to sustainable water and sanitation by 2030, our progress remains insufficient. In 2022, a staggering 2.2 billion people lacked safe drinking water at home, 3.5 billion lacked proper sanitation, and 2 billion couldn’t access soap and water for handwashing. Furthermore, since mid-2021, several low- and middle-income countries have witnessed a resurgence of cholera outbreaks, even in regions unaffected for decades.