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Advocating for a cholera-free world

Establishment of the advocacy task team

In response to a formal recommendation from the 2021 GTFCC Annual Meeting, the Advocacy Task Team (ATT) was established to drive the critical agenda of advocating for greater investment in cholera control at global, regional, and national levels. Through targeted engagement, the ATT works to raise awareness of cholera as a pressing public health   – one that can be effectively addressed with simple measures, steadfast political commitment, and adequate resources.

The ATT seeks to influence policy and encourage sustainable prevention and control frameworks that protect vulnerable communities and accelerate progress toward cholera elimination.

Join the Advocacy Task Team (ATT)
If you are interested in joining the ATT and helping to advance our mission, please submit your expression of interest by emailing gtfccsecretariat@who.int

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Key advocacy priorities

Cholera control and prevention requires multisectoral efforts and stakeholders’ alignment. Its elimination ultimately requires investments in Health, but also water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). The GTFCC advocates for:

  • Commitment from leaders: Engaging political leaders to elevate cholera control and elimination as a public health priority, ensuring long-term impact and resilience.
  • Policy change: Urging International Organizations, governments, INGOs and other stakeholders to prioritize WASH interventions as a fundamental element for cholera control and elimination.

Effective cholera control starts with strategic, country-led planning. Through technical advocacy, we encourage the development of key national strategies:

  • National Cholera Plans (NCPs): Working closely with countries to develop and implement comprehensive NCPs, aligned with the Global Roadmap’s goals and GTFCC guidance.
  • Hotspot Mapping (PAMIs): Promoting the adoption of the GTFCC’s hotspot mapping methodology, which enables targeted, evidence-based interventions in cholera-prone areas.

Oral cholera vaccines are critical during response interventions and as preventive measures ahead of outbreaks. To secure a reliable supply, the GTFCC engages countries:

  • Countries in need and support planning and implementing OCV campaigns that complement WASH improvements and hotspot targeting.
  • Partners and private stakeholders to sensitize on the increased production needs.

The success of the GTFCC and National Cholera Plans requires reliable political, human, technical and financial support. Our advocacy aims to:

  • Mobilize resources for the GTFCC mechanism to support the GTFCC’s coordinating role, ensuring that countries have the technical and operational backing they need.
  • Support Countries and collaborate with donors to finance cholera prevention, preparedness, and response initiatives.

Key advocacy events

On the fifth anniversary of the "Ending Cholera by 2030" roadmap, stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment through a series of global activities and a co-signed Steering Committee Statement.

The GTFCC, through its Secretariat and partners, participated in and led several pivotal advocacy events:

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Jagan Chapagain, IFRC General Secretary

Displayed a cholera exhibition at the 76th World Health Assembly.

Engaged in the bi-annual side event at the World Health Assembly. This side event, titled “Uniting against the global cholera emergency: empowering communities, facilitating multisectoral actions, and galvanizing resources,” brought together key global actors, including seven country representatives and three Ministers of Health, alongside partners such as Gavi, MSF, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and more.

Noteworthy announcements included:

  • France’s renewed financial commitment to cholera control, with €4 million pledged to support GTFCC efforts, as announced by H.E. Jérôme Bonnafont at the WHA.
  • Gavi’s continued support for cholera vaccine initiatives, specifically through the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA).
  • September 2024: Co-host a UNGA side-event, titled “A healthier Future through Equitable Immunization”
  • October 2024: Displayed a cholera exhibition at the 34th Red Cross & Crescent International Conference week

The GTFCC co-hosted a UNGA side-event, titled “A healthier future through equitable immunization” .

Attendees from different countries sitting in a rectangle in a conference room listening to a presentation on a video screen.

Displayed a cholera exhibition at the 34th Red Cross & Crescent International Conference week.

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The GTFCC participated in the 17th Asian Conference on Diarrhoeal Disease and Nutrition (ASCODD) in Nepal.

Co-organized the Climate Crisis and Cholera Virtual Event focusing on data integration and research.

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Engaged in the United Nations Water Conference WASH Plenary Session, where a Call to Action was delivered by Dr. Philippe Barboza.

Participated in the Solidarités International Cholera Side Event at the United Nations Water Conference.

Organized a cholera exhibition at the 76th World Health Assembly.

Provided technical support at the 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa, focused on ending cholera.

Conducted a virtual panel discussion at COP28’s Health Pavilion, highlighting the importance of sustainable WASH infrastructure.

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75th World Health Assembly (WHA)

During the 75th World Health Assembly (WHA), the GTFCC hosted a side event entitled “Commitments and recommitments: leveraging partnership and collaboration to End Cholera.”

The event featured high-level political engagement with participation from 10 countries, including six Ministers of Health, and drew attention to the urgent need for global cholera control efforts.

President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia emerged as a global cholera champion, urging nations to take bold actions in ending cholera. Notably, the Ministers of Health from Ethiopia and Kenya launched their National Cholera Plans (NCPs).

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5th anniversary of the “Ending Cholera by 2030” roadmap

On the 5th anniversary of the “Ending Cholera by 2030” roadmap, stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment through a series of global activities and a co-signed Steering Committee Statement.