Key points
- Ukraine has started enhanced epidemiological surveillance for cholera from June to October.
- Experts from the Center for Public Health are testing complex cases of intestinal infections, taking environmental samples, and training medical professionals in diagnosis and prevention.
- Cholera is transmitted through contaminated water or food — it is curable with early diagnosis.
- Since the beginning of 2026, there have been 68,749 cases worldwide, and none in Ukraine.
- The Ministry of Health advises avoiding contaminated water bodies and informal markets, washing hands and products, and drinking clean water.
From June, Ukraine started an enhanced season of epidemiological surveillance for cholera, which will last until October.
Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the regions:
- will test cases of severe or atypical acute intestinal infections;
- will study environmental samples to detect the circulation of cholera vibrio;
- will assess risks associated with water, food, and sanitation.
In parallel, theoretical, practical, and simulation training will be conducted for medical personnel on the prevention and diagnosis of the disease.
Cholera is an acute intestinal infection that is mainly transmitted through contaminated water or food. With early diagnosis and proper treatment, it is curable.
According to the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, from January 1 to May 26, 2026, there were 68,749 cases of this disease worldwide. In Ukraine, no cases were recorded during this period.
The Ministry of Health recommends:
- avoiding bathing and fishing in contaminated water bodies;
- not buying products — including fish — from informal markets;
- washing hands thoroughly before preparing food and after using the toilet;
- drinking clean water;
- washing and heat-treating products carefully.
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