Africa is facing the worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years, a health agency in the continent has warned.
The rise in infections has been blamed on both fragile water systems and conflict.
Africa CDC said it had recorded about 300,000 cases of cholera, and suspected cases of cholera, with more than 7,000 deaths this year.
The figures show a more than 30 per cent increase on total cases recorded last year.
The outlook in conflict-stricken areas remained concerning, as the disease spreads quickly in overcrowded camps with poor sanitation.
Angola and Burundi have seen cases surge in recent weeks, Africa CDC data shows, driven by poor access to safe water.
Cholera is a severe and potentially fatal diarrhoeal disease that spreads quickly when sewage and drinking water are not adequately treated.
The outbreak in Congo appeared to be under control with total cases declining, the Africa CDC said.
The situation has also improved in South Sudan and Somalia.
The Africa CDC said that Ethiopia had detected eight suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever and was waiting for results to determine the exact cause of the illness.
Rapid response teams have been deployed to bring the suspected outbreak under control.
The Africa CDC said the Mpox outbreak is declining in some of the worst-hit places but remains a concern in places like Kenya, Guinea, Liberia and Ghana.
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