End Cholera and other diseases Kalemie in DRCongo

Supporting the government in its vaccination program to combat Cholera in Kalemie

In July 2025 as cases of people affected by Cholera increased in many parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the government came up with the vaccination program which is still running in some parts.

The Cholera vaccination program targeted all people and the city of Kalemie was among the beneficiaries. We joined the DRC Government by awareness among people especially as there always suspicions about vaccination. We helped people in various communities to access accurate information and reduce the spread of fake news.

We also shared information with the health workers about vulnerable communities at risk and followed up to ensure that they were also included. The communities are composed of refugees, Internally Displaced Persons, undocumented migrants who live in hiding and sex workers among others. Good enough most of them accessed the vaccinations and this has so far reduced cases of Cholera in Kalemie City.

However, not all people were vaccinated and still there are areas where the health workers did not reach and people are still at risk in these place.

We also know that issues about Hygiene are the key in order to control and end Cholera and this also includes access to clean water. As per now refugees and IDPs do not have access to clean water in their camps, actually one among the problems they have now is the lack of water. We also know that we need to create strong awareness among people about hygiene at home, public places, restaurants, put in place public toilets, and focus on the management of the wastage in many parts of Kalemie currently.

We are still having the opportunity now because we are in dry season but in less than one month we are starting the raining season from September and this will crease Cholera cases.

That is why we still need your support at least to reduce the risks.

Thanks