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Central African Republic: Cholera Outbreak - Jun 2026
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On 26 June 2026, the Ministry of Health and Population declared a cholera outbreak after laboratory confirmation of cases in Bimbo and Mbaïki health districts. As of 1 July, 214 suspected cases and 24 community deaths had been reported, resulting in a case fatality rate of 11.2%. Active transmission had been confirmed in Bangui 2, Bimbo and Mbaïki health districts. The outbreak particularly affected communities along the Ubangi River, where limited access to safe water, sanitation and health services increased the risk of further transmission. ([UNICEF, 6 Jul 2026](https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/unicef-central-african-republic-humanitarian-flash-update-no-1-cholera-outbreak-response-6-july-2026))
By 6 July, the outbreak had expanded to 435 suspected cases and 36 deaths, representing a case fatality rate of 8.3%. Children under ten years accounted for 44% of reported cases. Transmission continued along the Ubangi River, raising concern about further geographical and cross-border spread. UNICEF supplied cholera treatment kits, oral rehydration supplies and additional tents, increasing the capacity of the national cholera treatment and referral centre from 40 to 70 beds. ([OCHA, 21 Jul 2026](https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/west-and-central-africa-latest-events-glance-14-20-july-2026))
By 22 July, 650 suspected cases and 44 deaths had been reported. Cases had spread from Bimbo and Mbaïki to Bangui. The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund allocated US$1 million to support the response, including disease surveillance, case management, access to safe water and sanitation, community engagement and measures to prevent further transmission. ([OCHA, 22 Jul 2026](https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/un-emergency-fund-allocates-us1-million-support-cholera-response-central-african-republic))
As of 3 August 2026, the Central African Republic had reported 724 suspected cholera cases, including 16 laboratory
Measurements
| Coordinates | 6.5700, 20.4800 |
|---|---|
| Region | Central African Republic |
| Reliefweb Status | ongoing |
| Reliefweb Type | Epidemic |
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- Severity raised from Moderate to Severe — Sep 14, 13:16 UTC by ReliefWeb (UN OCHA)
- Severity lowered from Severe to Moderate — Sep 14, 13:00 UTC by ReliefWeb (UN OCHA)
- Severity raised from Moderate to Severe — Sep 14, 12:44 UTC by ReliefWeb (UN OCHA)
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