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Lebanon is experiencing a Cholera outbreak. What is cholera?

Liz Blamire

2nd November 2022

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Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by eating or drinking food or water that is contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera remains a global threat to public health and is an indicator of inequity and lack of social development.

To learn more about the outbreak in Lebanon, read this WHIO report: Cholera - Lebanon

And this BBC article: Lebanon cholera: 'We're afraid of everything now'

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Liz Blamire

Liz is tutor2u subject lead for Health & Social Care and Early Childhood Development. A former NHS midwife, she has taught in FE and secondary as HoD, is an SSAT Accredited Lead Practitioner, textbook author, and experienced senior examiner. She recently completed an MEd in Inclusion and SEND, focusing on social, emotional and behavioural needs.

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