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Disease outbreak / epidemic
The Cameroon Red Cross Society acts to anticipate a cholera outbreak
The Cameroon Red Cross Society activated its EAP for cholera in Douala after heavy rainfall damaged water and sanitation infrastructure, increasing the risk of cholera cases rising.
The Cameroon Red Cross Society acts to anticipate a cholera outbreak
The Cameroon Red Cross Society activated its early action protocol (EAP) for cholera in Bangué Health District, Douala, on 18 September 2026. This came after heavy rainfall a week earlier caused flooding in several neighbourhoods of Douala. The floods damaged water and sanitation infrastructure, increasing the risk of cholera cases rising.
Once the EAP was triggered, funds were automatically released from the Anticipatory Pillar of the IFRC-DREF. These are being used to carry out to reduce people's exposure to cholera and limit the impacts of a potential outbreak. Over three months, the Cameroon Red Cross Society is conducting a series of activities related to health, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and community engagement. These are prioritizing flood-affected households and vulnerable groups in Douala.
