Cholera outbreak in Mbandaka kills 14 and infects 129 across two health zones in a few days

A cholera outbreak has caused 129 cases, 14 deaths and 68 recoveries in the Wangata and Bolenge health zones of Mbandaka, according to a provincial bulletin published on October 30. Bolenge is the hardest-hit area, with 104 cases reported. Health authorities attribute the outbreak to the recent arrival of boats from Kinshasa; about 100 of more than 800 passengers reportedly showed symptoms consistent with cholera. Port health checks in Mbandaka and Bolenge have been strengthened, and health teams urge residents to wash their hands and treat or boil drinking water.