The World Health Organization (WHO) published External Situation Report #3 on June 1, 2023, confirming that cholera outbreaks are ongoing in 24 countries.
Since April 2023, further cholera spread has continued to be reported in the Horn of Africa, especially around the Mandera triangle, where the borders of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia meet.
Cholera Outbreaks Confirmed in 24 Countries
Over 4 Billion Airline Passengers Expected to Fly in 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently announced an expected strengthening of the airline industry in its outlook for 2023.
Published on June 5, 2023, these highlights include but are not limited to, some 4.35 billion people are expected to travel in 2023.
And total revenues are expected to grow 9.7% year over year to $803 billion, the highest amount since 2019 ($838 billion).
Polio Vaccinations for 21 Million Children
Africa's most extensive polio vaccination campaign since 2020, launched in May 2023 to immunize 21 million children under five.
Vaccinations began in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger before being extended to the Central African Republic in response to 14 detections of type-2 poliovirus in 2023.
The multi-country initiative is supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) through the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) and comprises synchronized vaccinations and joint plans in border communities to halt polio transmission.