Cholera Outbreak Intensifies in Mozambique Amid Flood Crisis
The Directorate of Public Health noted that since the outbreak began in September of last year, cases have surged particularly in the provinces of Tete, Nampula, and Cabo Delgado, with all 12 recent fatalities occurring in these regions. Tete Province, in the central part of the country, has emerged as the outbreak’s epicenter, recording 87 new patients in a single day and a sharply rising death toll.
On Jan. 28 alone, the country registered 135 new cases, including 49 hospital admissions.
In 2025, cholera claimed 169 lives in Mozambique, prompting the government to unveil a national plan on Sept. 16 aimed at eradicating cholera as a “public health problem” by 2030. Cabinet spokesperson Innocencio Impissa stated that the initiative seeks to ensure communities have access to safe water, sanitation, and quality health care, with measures guided by multisectoral coordination and scientific evidence.
The outbreak is occurring against the backdrop of severe flooding across Mozambique, which has killed numerous people and displaced millions following weeks of heavy rain.
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