Ethopia: Health officials in Amhara push for imposition of ‘temporary restriction’ amid spread of cholera outbreak

Addis Abeba – The Amhara Regional Public Health Institute is calling for the imposition of a temporary restriction by the government in response to the spread of a cholera outbreak in the region.

“In the Amhara region, the cholera outbreak that began in July 2023 lasted for five months but was successfully controlled through concerted efforts,” explained Belay Bezabih, Director General of the Institute. “However, the disease has resurfaced in the region since January 2025.”

He noted that the outbreak…