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MEDIUM RISK

Cholera

📍 Burundi

All Cholera outbreaks
Confirmed cases
1,537
Deaths
4
Case fatality rate
0.3%

Cumulative cases since outbreak start — WHO bulletin dated 2026-07-06

Report date : 2026-07-06

Official report date — in isolated zones, field onset typically precedes this by days to weeks.

The exact nature of this date (week of confirmation, transmission period, or bulletin publication date) is not specified by the source.

Region : africa

Cholera in Burundi — WHO reported 1,537 cumulative cases and 4 deaths in 2026 as of the week starting 2026-07-06. Source: WHO Global Cholera Surveillance.

Case trend

Insufficient data (< 7 days)

Focal Point GuidanceRAPID RESPONSE

First actions

  • Initiate field investigation within 48 h — verify signal with local authorities
  • Alert regional health offices and district focal points
  • Cross-check against WHO, ECDC and Africa CDC data for corroboration
  • Prepare situation report for the next surveillance meeting
🔄Last checked by HealthWatch : 49d ago

Cite this page (Vancouver)

HealthWatch Global. Cholera outbreak — Burundi [Internet]. 2026-07-06 [cited 2026 Aug 24]. Available from: https://healthwatch-global.com/en/outbreak/9b2004c2-22fb-4632-afce-2b0a504f49af. Data source: WHO.

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