Angola’s Cholera Crisis Worsens As Cases Soar Past 8,500, Death Toll Hits 329

Angola is grappling with a severe cholera outbreak that has spread across 16 of its 21 provinces, infecting 8,543 people and claiming 329 lives as of March 23, 2025.

The crisis is intensifying, with cases surging in recent weeks, particularly in the capital, Luanda, and Bengo Province, which have reported 4,143 and 2,485 cases respectively.

Health officials warn that the outbreak is spreading at an alarming rate, with one-third of the deaths occurring in communities before patients can reach…