[Correspondence] Angola's cholera outbreak: a wake-up call for global action

Angola's Ministry of Health has released alarming statistics regarding the ongoing cholera outbreak,1,2 highlighting a severe public health crisis that warrants immediate international attention. By Feb 3, 2025, Angola had recorded 1888 cases and 65 fatalities since the outbreak began. Over the past 24 h alone, 178 new cases were reported across multiple provinces, with a concentration in Luanda. Epidemiologically, children aged 2–9 years are the most affected, with 294 cases and ten fatalities, followed by those aged 10–14 years, with 250 cases and five deaths.