🦠 Cholera Epidemic in Congo‑Brazzaville: Education and Awareness at the Frontline

Since late June 2025, Congo‑Brazzaville has seen a resurgence of cholera, particularly affecting Brazzaville and Congo‑Oubangui, the most severely hit areas. Between 23 June and 17 August 2025, the country reported 457 suspected cases and 35 deaths, a case fatality rate of 7.7 %, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Brazzaville recorded 269 cases and 13 deaths, while Congo-Oubangui saw 188 cases with 22 tragic losses of life.

In response, we have created a one‑minute educational video to teach children how to protect themselves through handwashing, clean water use, and safe sanitation.

Cholera awareness Video for children (in french)

To scale its impact, CVEF will also roll out TV advertisements and a social media awareness campaign across the country.

“We believe in fighting disease through education and prevention,” says Prince Nsana-Nsayi, Director of CVEF in Congo-Brazzaville. “Our message is simple but urgent—knowledge saves lives.”

If the cholera outbreak persists, we are also preparing to deploy teams to Congo-Oubangui, where they will conduct workshops with local schools, community leaders, and medical professionals, reinforcing hygiene education and supporting the local health response.