Cholera in Haiti
Haiti's cholera outbreak began in October 2010 when UN peacekeepers introduced Vibrio cholerae. After apparent elimination in 2019, cholera re-emerged in 2022 amid political instability and gang control of water infrastructure.
Key Statistic
2010–2019 outbreak: 820,000+ cases and 9,000+ deaths — the largest cholera outbreak in modern history at that time
Burden & Risk Factors
Re-emerged October 2022; by mid-2023 over 80,000 suspected cases recorded amid gang disruption of WASH systems
Control & Response
WHO and PAHO coordinate OCV campaigns; Médecins Sans Frontières treats cases in Port-au-Prince amid ongoing insecurity
Prevention
Prevention strategies for Cholera vary by country context. WHO and CDC recommend that travellers and residents in Haiti follow current guidance including vaccination where available, vector control measures, and early medical consultation if symptoms develop. Always check your country''s travel health advisory before visiting Haiti.