Cholera is a disease of inequity that disproportionately affects the most vulnerable populations. Yet, it is preventable with the tools and knowledge available today.
21,000 to 143,000
estimated deaths annually
1 billion
people at risk from cholera worldwide
+50
partners united by the GTFCC to help countries control and eliminate cholera
Executive Director of the WHO Emergency Program & Deputy Director General of WHO
“Cholera is a disease rooted in inequity, a stark reminder of the millions who still lack access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene. We know how to prevent and treat this disease, yet since 2021 the number of reported cases and deaths across the globe has been on the rise yearly, taking lives that should and could be saved. No one should die of cholera in the 21st century. The GTFCC 2030 Roadmap provides a clear path and actionable steps to end this preventable tragedy. Together, we can ensure a future where cholera is no longer a threat.”
The GTFCC has significantly advanced Bangladesh’s fight against cholera and its ability to implement our National Cholera Control Plan (NCCP). GTFCC’s help in identifying Priority Areas for Multisectoral Interventions (PAMIs) has enabled us to target the most vulnerable regions effectively and allocate resources more efficiently.
Through this collaboration, we have seen a remarkable increase in both political and financial commitments towards cholera control. Notably, GAVI’s approval of 100 million oral cholera vaccine doses and the expanded national budget for diarrheal diseases are clear indicators of this progress. The GTFCC’s technical support has also strengthened our surveillance and vaccination efforts, helping prevent outbreaks, with Icddr,b fully aligned in supporting these prevention goals.
Action against Hunger is a humanitarian NGO delivering WASH for 9 million people every year, and intervening in 59 countries. Our mandate focuses on the treatment and prevention of undernutrition, especially for under-five children, and on the response to humanitarian crises. In both cases, outbreaks management is essential. It was therefore logical for us to join the GTFCC, especially its WASH and Case Management working Groups.
The GTFCC brings strategic benefits for ACF. We regularly use datapacks consolidated by the GTFCC to anticipate and refine our cholera response strategies, both at global level (through the ACF emergency pool deployments) and local level (informing our national Rapid Response Mechanisms strategies).
The WASH Working Group offers us both the opportunity to access up-to-date reference documents on cholera management and the opportunity for ACF to present and share its own resources. It is also a unique exchange platform for operators and experts. This networking is fundamental for us, and has implications in our country response strategies, by fostering alliances and joint projects”.
On behalf of the National Public Health Laboratory in South Sudan, I extend our sincere gratitude to the Global Task Force on Cholera Control. Their comprehensive training and ongoing support have been invaluable to our virology department and other key teams. The training provided by the Global Task Force equipped twelve key personnel (TOTs -Trainers of Trainers) to further expand our capacity to combat cholera throughout South Sudan. This investment in our teams is crucial as we continue to fight this disease and build a stronger, more resilient public health system. We look forward to future collaborations to further enhance our cholera testing capacity and strengthen our nation’s overall health infrastructure.
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