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Addis Ababa, July 12, 2025 — The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has reported that more than 4,200 deaths have occurred across the continent in 2025 due to ongoing cholera and mpox outbreaks. The announcement was made during an online media briefing on Thursday night by Yap Boum II, deputy incident manager for mpox at Africa CDC.
According to the latest data, cholera and mpox remain the leading disease outbreaks in Africa this year, responsible for a combined total of 4,275 deaths since January. The Africa CDC, a specialized healthcare agency of the African Union, detailed that 21 African countries have recorded 176,136 suspected cholera cases, resulting in 3,697 related deaths. The agency identified inadequate access to clean and safe water as the primary driver behind recurring cholera outbreaks, a challenge compounded by already strained health systems facing multiple public health emergencies.
In addition to cholera, mpox—formerly known as monkeypox—continues to spread. Since the start of 2025, 23 countries have reported 79,024 mpox cases and 578 related deaths. The Africa CDC had declared mpox a public health emergency of continental security in August last year, a move followed by the World Health Organization’s designation of the viral disease as a public health emergency of international concern.
Mpox was first detected in laboratory monkeys in 1958 and has since emerged as a significant public health threat in several African nations.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information provided by the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of July 11, 2025. The situation is evolving, and figures may change as new data becomes available. Readers are advised to consult official sources for the most current updates.
