The cholera outbreak in Angola has claimed 313 lives as of Thursday, with a total of 8,141 reported cases, according to the Angolan Ministry of Health.
On Thursday alone, the country recorded 15 new fatalities, marking the second-highest daily toll since the outbreak began in January, following the 17 deaths reported on March 15.
The epidemic has persisted for over 70 days, with daily case numbers consistently remaining in the triple digits since March.
In addition to the capital, Luanda, and previously hard-hit neighboring provinces such as Bengo, there has been a rise in cases in Cuanza-North and Benguela provinces.
At a press conference in Luanda on Thursday, Health Minister Silvia Lutucuta announced that 925,026 people have been vaccinated, which represents 86% of the targeted population.
She also noted that the government has established 77 cholera treatment centers in the most affected areas, along with 64 oral rehydration centers to address this crisis.
