Vibrio cholerae Genome sequencing. Vibrio cholerae

Vibrio cholerae, remains a significant public health challenge globally, particularly in regions with inadequate water and sanitation infrastructure. V. cholerae causes severe diarrhea, which can lead to death if untreated. In Africa, cholera is endemic in several countries, and outbreaks are frequent. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is among the countries with a high burden of cholera and frequent outbreaks. The recent cholera outbreak in 2023 in the DRC has been particularly severe, with thousands of cases reported across multiple provinces. Here, we report the draft genome sequences of four Vibrio cholerae strains isolated from individuals affected by an outbreaks in Kamituga, South Kivu, the Democratic Republic of the Congo between January and May 2024.