African heads of state have made a commitment to accelerate investment, cross-border coordination, and vaccine access to eliminate cholera by 2030.

In response to a call by Africa CDC and under the leadership of H.E. Hakainde Hichilema, President of Zambia and African Union Champion on Cholera, 10 African Heads of State, ministers from 20 countries, and global partners – including the World Health Organization, UNICEF, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, The Global Fund, and the Gates Foundation – convened to chart a unified path towards cholera elimination by 2030.

“One response plan and one accountability framework are essential, especially given the challenges we face today. We need a model that ensures coordination and delivers impactful, continent-wide results,” said President Hichilema.

The leaders issued a collective call to action in response to rising cases, preventable deaths, and the disease’s socio-economic toll.

“The people of Africa are watching. They expect bold, coordinated and unwavering leadership that puts their health and dignity first. This crisis demands action at the highest political level,” said H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, who called for bold leadership and systemic change.