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ArticleConflict and health2026

Resurgence of cholera on the shores of Lake Tanganyika: security instability in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as an aggravating factor and call to action.

Fabien Imani Shangalume, Dominique Tshimbalanga, Daniel Degina, Magalie Kaseka Muboyayi, Obed Byamungu Matata, Christian Tague, Aymar Akilimali

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7 authors.

Fabien Imani ShangalumeOne Health Institute for Africa, University of Kinshasa, BP 127- KinshasaXI, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. imanishangalume@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-8650-5167
Dominique TshimbalangaOne Health Institute for Africa, University of Kinshasa, BP 127- KinshasaXI, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-7104-0161
Daniel DeginaOne Health Institute for Africa, University of Kinshasa, BP 127- KinshasaXI, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-1348-4424
Magalie Kaseka MuboyayiOne Health Institute for Africa, University of Kinshasa, BP 127- KinshasaXI, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0001-7104-1139
Obed Byamungu MatataOne Health Institute for Africa, University of Kinshasa, BP 127- KinshasaXI, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9947-6617
Christian TagueDepartment of Research, Medical Research Circle (MedReC), Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-8547-3153
Aymar AkilimaliDepartment of Research, Medical Research Circle (MedReC), Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9393-1215

Funding

Emerging and Re-Emerging Pathogens Research Training Program in DRC (EREP-RTP-DRC)D43TW012736 · FIC · INSTITUT NATIONAL / RECHERCHE BIOMEDICAL · PI Jean-Jacques Tamfum Muyembe-Tamfum, JEAN BISIMWA NACHEGA · 2024 to 2026
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FIC NIH HHS D43 TW012736
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe Great Lakes region in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), currently affected by armed conflict, remains the ecological niche of Vibrio cholerae. Massive population displacement has increased population density in areas surrounding Lake Tanganyika, particularly in South Kivu and Tanganyika Provinces.

objectivesTo describe the factors driving the persistence of cholera in this conflict-affected region and to underline the urgent need for integrated public health and humanitarian action. KEY

findingsDisplaced populations, often lacking shelter, sanitation, and access to quality healthcare, are highly exposed to cholera transmission. This situation increases the risk of spread to other provinces of the DRC and to neighbouring countries (Burundi and Tanzania).

conclusionImmediate action by national authorities and international humanitarian actors is required to contain cholera transmission around Lake Tanganyika and prevent wider regional propagation.

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PMCPMC12821265

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