Contribution to the Study of Risk Factors for Cholera in City of Uvira in South Kivu Province of Democratic Republic of the Congo (D.R.C.)

The objective of this work was to identify the risk factors for cholera and propose an appropriate control strategy. It is therefore, a case analytical study conducted in Uvira period from January December 2020. strength association between exposure disease estimated by odds ratio. has been observed that no age spared cholera, with overrepresentation men. strong predilection regions problems hygiene, water sanitation. Our identified factors, such as contact cholera; lack waste disposal system; running soap wash hands before meals after passing stools; hygienic latrines; treatment drinking; consumption food left uncovered vendors at roadside; raw fruits, tubers foods; conservation drinking container non-narrow collar; illiteracy; well water. However, all these are vulnerable through multisectoral approach strategies, governmental political commitment, behavior change, communication, epidemiological surveillance, community participation funding programs improve accessibility environmental