World cholera vaccine stockpile empty: WHO

WHO reports complete depletion of oral cholera vaccines in global stockpile as of October 14, 2024. Despite lower cases in 2024 (down 16%), deaths have spiked 126% with 3,432 fatalities. Thirty countries affected this year, with recent outbreaks in Niger and Thailand. Production at capacity but demand exceeds supply, threatening disease control efforts.READ FULL