Death toll from cholera outbreak in Ethiopia rises to 515 – WHO

The WHO also noted the urgent need for durable solutions to address the root causes of recurrent cholera outbreaks, which include poor-quality drinking water and open defecation.

Data from the WHO show that the number of cholera deaths increased from 468 on January 30 to 515 as of February 26, with a case fatality rate of 1.43 percent.