Cholera: Nine Cases Detected at Walikale Central Prison

Nine cholera cases were detected at Walikale Central Prison in North Kivu and reported on Sunday, October 25, during a visit by provincial health chief Gaston Lubambo and local officials. Measures are being taken to treat those affected and prevent the disease from spreading inside the prison. Nine additional cases were reported at Walikale General Reference Hospital, where the patients are receiving treatment. Walikale’s territorial authority urged residents to follow cholera precautions, while the article stressed the need for safe drinking water and good hygiene.