Geneva: The World Health Organization warned in a new report of rising cholera death rates worldwide.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, a report issued by the organization stated: “From the epidemiological week 27 to 30 July 2025, 67,705 new cases of cholera and acute diarrhea were reported from 18 countries, territories, and areas in two WHO regions, recording a 2% increase compared to June. The same period saw 624 cholera-related deaths globally, a 14% increase compared to the previous month.”

The report added: “In July 2025, the number of cholera deaths was 43% higher than in July 2024. In that month, 96,197 cases and 436 cholera-related deaths were reported in 21 countries.”

It indicated that from January 1 to July 27, 2025, a cumulative total of 382,718 cholera cases and 4,478 deaths were reported in 31 countries across four WHO regions.

The Eastern Mediterranean Region recorded the highest numbers, followed by the African Region, the South-East Asia Region, and the Region of the Americas. No cases were reported in any of the other WHO regions.

The organization noted that conflict, mass displacement, natural disasters, and climate change have contributed to the exacerbation of disease outbreaks, particularly in rural and flood-affected areas around the world.

It added that weak infrastructure and lack of healthcare lead to delayed treatment, making outbreak and control operations more complex.