Imported Cholera Case Reported in Mayotte After Cyclone Chido

Health authorities intensify measures to prevent disease spread as the island recovers from cyclone damage.

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.