Syria Cholera Outbreak Is a Threat to the Region, UN Warns

A lab technician works on samples to test for cholera, at a hospital in Syria's northern city of Aleppo on September 11, 2022. (AFP)

The outbreak of cholera in Syria presents a serious threat to people in the war-torn country and the region, a UN official said Tuesday, adding that urgent action is needed to prevent further cases and deaths.

The statement by the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria, Imran Riza, came after health officials in the country reported at least five deaths and more than two dozen cases in different provinces.