Cameroon Cholera Outbreak: Situation Report #7 (October 6, 2026)

Country: Cameroon Source: International Medical Corps Please refer to the attached file. FAST FACTS As of October 5, 459 cholera cases and four deaths had been reported in Minawao Refugee Camp, which currently is home to more than 81, 000 refugees and operating at about 325% of intended capacity. Multiple transmission chains are suspected within the camp, where heavy rainfall is increasing the risk of rapid spread among vulnerable populations. Nationwide, according to the most recent government figures, there have been 2, 903 confirmed cases and 84 deaths nationwide across 13 health districts. The cholera outbreak in Cameroon has a case fatality rate of 2. 89%, which is nearly three times higher than the internationally accepted target of less than 1%. OUR RESPONSE International Medical Corps has been operating in Minawao Refugee Camp since 2013, providing Nigerian refugees with primary, community-based and referred secondary healthcare. In response to the outbreak, our team has treated all 459 patients, expanded the cholera treatment unit to 65 beds, trained 105 health workers in case management and infection prevention, and reached a daily average of 6, 478 people through community information sessions on hygiene, safe water and early care-seeking. We are coordinating with national health authorities, United Nations agencies, camp management and humanitarian partners to support a coordinated response.

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