Overview

• A cholera case imported from Africa was confirmed in Mayotte, a month after Cyclone Chido caused widespread infrastructure damage.
• The patient was promptly isolated and treated at the Centre Hospitalier de Mayotte to stabilize their condition.
• Authorities have launched a thorough epidemiological investigation, including environmental analyses and disinfection of the patient’s residence.
• Preventive vaccination campaigns and public health advisories on hygiene practices, such as using safe water and handwashing, are underway.
• Mayotte faced a cholera outbreak in 2024, and the cyclone's impact on water and sanitation systems has heightened concerns of another epidemic.