AKP Phnom Penh, 16 July,2026--
The United Nations has allocated 1 million U.S. dollars to curb the spread of cholera in the Central African Republic, said UN humanitarians on Wednesday.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher released the funds for interventions in health, community engagement, and water, sanitation and hygiene to reduce mortality and curb the spread of the disease.
"Cases have spread from the rural districts of Bimbo and Mbaiki to all districts of the capital Bangui, heightening the risk of rapid transmission in dense urban areas," the office said. "So far, more than 400 suspected cases and 36 community deaths have been recorded."
OCHA said the rainy season, low population immunity, limited access to safe water and sanitation, and the movement of people along the Oubangui River are compounding the situation.
The UN Children's Fund said that children under 10 account for 44 percent of all cholera cases. It provided cholera kits to treat up to 300 patients, distributed 2,000 doses of oral rehydration salts and zinc for community-level treatment, and installed additional tents to expand the national cholera treatment and referral center's capacity from 40 to 70 beds.

AKP-Xinhua