The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its latest data on cholera cases across the world, indicating that there has been a surge in global cases.
According to its Director General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, 4,000 people die a year from this disease which is preventable and easily treatable.
He also indicated that there has been a shortage of cholera vaccines in the world.
However, he explained that in the year in review, conflicts, climate change and poverty contributed to cholera outbreaks.
In Africa, Tedros said cases more than doubled.
Listen to excerpts of his recent briefing on the latest findings of the WHO.
