Cameroon Cholera Epidemic Surges in Far North with 25 Deaths

Cameroon · HEALTH

Key Facts

—Outbreak scale: The Far North outbreak reached 754 cases and 25 deaths by 26 July 2026, up from 585 cases and 19 deaths four days earlier, across nine health districts.

—Affected area: The epidemic has spread across nine health districts in the Far North region, with Mada recording the highest case count and Fotokol the highest attack and fatality rates.

—Refugee camp flare-up: Minawao Refugee Camp, hosting more than 81,000 refugees at roughly 325 percent of capacity, reported 24 suspected cases including 15 positive rapid diagnostic tests on 26 July 2026.