The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its global cholera update for 2024, revealing a rise in both infections and fatalities caused by the illness. In 2024, cholera cases grew by 5% and deaths spiked by 50% compared to the previous year, with over 6,000 fatalities reported from a disease that is both avoidable and treatable. Despite these troubling statistics, experts believe the actual numbers are even higher due to underreporting. Ongoing challenges such as conflict,