The ECDC updates are based on available data reported through the European Surveillance System (TESSy) by the national public health authorities of EU/EEA countries.
Since 1 January 2025 and as of 24 December 2025, 601 845 cholera cases, including 7 671 deaths, have been reported worldwide. In comparison, since 01 January 2024 and as of 24 December 2024, 733 355 cholera cases, including 4 834 deaths, were reported worldwide.
Samir Hadjiabduli, Chief Migration Health Officer at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Egypt, shared insights on strengthening health security in migration and mobility contexts during a regional workshop on health challenges linked to mass population displacements taking place on 16–18 December 2025.
Since the beginning of 2025, and as of 5 January 2026, 19 MERS cases (including four fatalities) have been reported with date of onset in 2025. Among these, 17 cases (including four fatalities) have been reported in Saudi Arabia, and two imported cases have been reported in France
Since the beginning of 2025, and as of 5 January 2026, 19 MERS cases (including four fatalities) have been reported with date of onset in 2025. Among these, 17 cases (including four fatalities) have been reported in Saudi Arabia, and two imported cases have been reported in France
