Cholera outbreak in the DRC claims 364 lives amid severe funding cuts. World Vision urges urgent donor action to scale up life-saving WASH and health interventions as the crisis worsens.

This article highlights the major cholera outbreak that struck Likasi, Democratic Republic of Congo, in January 2025, severely impacting densely populated neighborhoods with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water. With over 700 confirmed cases and several deaths across multiple health zones, World Vision led a rapid emergency response in coordination with the Ministry of Health, UNICEF, WHO, and local partners. The article details key interventions such as hygiene awareness campaigns reaching over 54,000 people, household disinfections, training of teachers and community health workers, and the distribution of chlorinated water and sanitation supplies. It also shows how these efforts helped contain the epidemic and strengthen long-term community resilience.

Residents of Nyimba District gathered in celebration on May 14, 2025, as World Vision Zambia officially handed over a maternity annex and transformative water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure projects, marking a significant step forward in community development and public health.

In a major boost to healthcare and education services in Western Province, World Vision Zambia, through its Agriculture, Nutrition, Education and Water (ANEW) Project, has officially handed over newly constructed infrastructure to the Nkeyema District community. The handover ceremony, held in collaboration with the government and local stakeholders, marks a significant milestone in efforts to improve the well-being of vulnerable populations in the region.

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A mother in drought-affected Afar, Ethiopia, shares how World Vision’s Mobile Health and Nutrition Team helped save her child and brought critical healthcare to her remote community.

In Herat, western Afghanistan, the devastation of the 2023 earthquake is still visible — but so is the resilience of the people. World Vision’s integrated response is helping families recover through ongoing health services, psychosocial support, and safe spaces for children to learn, play, and heal. The approach addresses both physical and emotional well-being, helping restore dignity and stability to affected communities.

In a significant public health and community development milestone, World Vision Zambia officially handed over vital healthcare infrastructure and water systems during a ceremony held today at Kadama Rural Health Post. The event culminated in substantial investments to improve maternal health, sanitation, and access to clean water across eight healthcare facilities in the region.

Cet article met en lumière la grave épidémie de choléra qui a frappé Likasi, en République Démocratique du Congo, en janvier 2025, touchant durement des quartiers densément peuplés, caractérisés par une mauvaise hygiène et un accès limité à l’eau potable. Avec plus de 700 cas confirmés et plusieurs décès recensés dans plusieurs zones de santé, World Vision a mené une réponse d’urgence rapide en coordination avec le Ministère de la Santé, l’UNICEF, l’OMS et des partenaires locaux. L’article détaille les principales interventions, telles que les campagnes de sensibilisation à l’hygiène ayant touché plus de 54 000 personnes, la désinfection des foyers, la formation des enseignants et des relais communautaires, ainsi que la distribution d’eau chlorée et de matériels d’assainissement. Il montre également comment ces efforts ont permis de contenir l’épidémie et de renforcer durablement la résilience des communautés.

World Vision Ghana has donated essential supplies to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to support the country’s public health response to Cholera Outbreak.