The Race to Stop Cholera Before It's Too Late
From Science in 5 by WHO - World Health Organization
September 10, 2025 · 6 min · Season 1 · Episode 143
About this episode
Dr. Kate Alberti discusses the rising cholera outbreaks and how they can be prevented and treated.
Did you know cholera still kills thousands every year — and outbreaks are rising, even in countries that hadn't seen it in decades? Dr. Kate Alberti is here to tell us how this deadly disease can be preventable and treatable. Learn what you can do to protect yourself, your family, and your community.
People in this episode
Host: WHO - World Health Organization
Guest: Dr. Kate Alberti
Topics covered
- cholera
- disease prevention
- public health
- treatment
- community protection
Keywords
- cholera
- prevention
- treatment
- outbreaks
- public health
- community
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: WHO - World Health Organization
Places: countries
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