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Cholera Outbreak Hits Mozambique: 6,100 Cases, Vaccination Effort Launches

2/26/2026

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Mozambique is grappling with a cholera outbreak, with 6,100 cases and 72 deaths since September 2025.
Nampula and Tete are the hardest hit, reporting 2,650 and 2,283 cases respectively.
A vaccination campaign is set to begin soon, targeting 3.5 million people in affected areas.
The government aims to eliminate cholera as a public health issue by 2030, focusing on safe water and sanitation.

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Story summary

Mozambique is grappling with a cholera outbreak, with 6,100 cases and 72 deaths since September 2025.
Nampula and Tete are the hardest hit, reporting 2,650 and 2,283 cases respectively.
A vaccination campaign is set to begin soon, targeting 3.5 million people in affected areas.
The government aims to eliminate cholera as a public health issue by 2030, focusing on safe water and sanitation.