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WHO WATCH: Community Protection for Cholera: Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE)
*The opinions expressed by the hosts and guests in this show are not necessarily the views of Children’s Health Defense.
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*The opinions expressed by the hosts and guests in this show are not necessarily the views of Children’s Health Defense.
Event details from WHO website.
Background: ‘Cholera remains a significant global public health threat, closely linked to inequality and inadequate social and economic development. Since 2021, the world has seen a surge in cholera cases. As of late June 2025, over 287,000 cases and more than 3,100 deaths have been reported globally across 28 countries.
‘Outbreaks are often fueled by heavy rains, flooding, conflict, overcrowding in displacement sites, and lack of access to clean water. Access to safe water, basic sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is essential to prevent and control cholera. Communities play a critical role – they need to know how they can access these, what services are available and what they need to do. Lessons from recent responses highlight that technical interventions must be coupled with strong risk communication and community engagement. Community involvement is critical for building trust, sharing information, and ensuring that solutions are culturally appropriate and effective.’
Objective: ‘The primary purpose of this webinar is to share examples and highlight successful RCCE strategies for ensuring that management of cholera is guided by and responsive to the priorities and concerns of affected communities.’
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