cholera
Key documentation and products developed by partners for supporting Community Engagement for Cholera Response
Situation
Since 2021, there has been an increase in cholera cases and their geographical distribution globally. In 2021, 23 countries reported cholera outbreaks, mainly in the WHO Regions of Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. This trend has continued into 2022 with over 29 countries (Figure 1) reporting cholera cases or outbreaks. As of 30 November 2022, 16 of these have been reporting protracted outbreaks. Many of those countries reported higher case numbers and case fatality ratio (CFR) than in previous years. The average cholera CFR reported globally in 2021 was 1.9% (2.9% in Africa), well above acceptable (<1%) and the highest recorded in over a decade.
This year the number of cholera cases and cholera-associated deaths have surged globally following years of decline. Of particular concern are the outbreaks in 13 countries, which did not report cholera cases in 2021. Of these, some had not reported any cholera outbreaks for many years (between three and 30), and several are not considered cholera-endemic countries.i,ii The current situation represents a resurgence of the ongoing seventh pandemic of cholera which began in 1961.

Key Resources

Social, behavioural and community dynamics related to the cholera outbreak in Malawi
Collective Service
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This brief is a rapid synthesis of socio-behavioural evidence relating to the 2022 cholera outbreak in Malawi intended for national and international response partners. It focuses on interpreting this evidence to inform the design and delivery of effective communication and engagement strategies putting communities at the centre of the response.

An Introduction to Community Engagement in WASH
OXFAM
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This guide aims to provide field staff with clear, accessible guidance on the principles and practice of community engagement in WASH programmes. The content has been field tested in a variety of contexts.

ENDING CHOLERA A GLOBAL ROADMAP TO 2030
Global Task Force on Cholera Control
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Ending Cholera—A Global Roadmap to 2030 operationalises the new global strategy for cholera control at the country level and provides a concrete path toward a world in which cholera is no longer a threat to public health. By implementing the strategy
between now and 2030, the Global Task Force on Cholera Control (GTFCC) partners will support countries to reduce cholera deaths by 90 percent. With the commitment of cholera-affected countries, technical partners, and donors, as many as 20 countries could eliminate disease transmission by 2030.
Resources
Data to Action Research Tools & Resources

Understand the situation
Situation, Contextual Analysis
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Assessment
Rapid assessments, Infodemic insights
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Coordination
Guidance, Strategy, Plan
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Implementation
Community Engagement, Communication Content, Social Media

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Learning
Prior conducted studies and resources from previous responses
Beni Outbreak 2021
Shared drive of Ebola RCCE Working Group from Beni (DRC) 2021 Outbreak
Mbandaka Outbreak 2022
Shared drive of Ebola RCCE Working Group from Mbandaka (DRC) 2022 Outbreak
Knowledge Hubs on Cholera
Global Task Force on Cholera Control
Tools and learning on Cholera Control from GTFCC
Social Science in Action
Selected social science reports or briefs on Cholera compiled by SSHAP
Integrated Toolkit on Cholera
Tools and materials developed by IRC to led Cholera response
Sanitation Learning Hub
Learning to support sanitation and hygiene programmes.
Suitable Sanitation Alliance
Resources and publications on satination programmes.
Wash'Em
Free resources to help you design better hygiene programs
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