Ethiopia battles severe malaria and cholera outbreaks, reporting 59 deaths and over 900,000 malaria cases.

Ethiopia is facing severe malaria and cholera outbreaks, with 59 deaths reported as of February, according to the WHO. The country saw 909,146 malaria cases and 34 deaths, and 857 cholera cases with 25 deaths, primarily in Gambella and Amhara. Over 10 million have been vaccinated against cholera, but ongoing conflicts and lack of water, sanitation, and hygiene supplies complicate response efforts.