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Item Compiled Body of Work in Field Epidemiology(Addis Ababa University, 2024-09) Mohammed,Faris Sulyman; Ali,Ahmed(PHD, Professor); Getachew,Sefonias (PHD)Introduction: Cholera is a diarrheal illness caused by the gram-negative bacterium Vibrio cholera. It is marked by severe watery diarrhea, which can rapidly result in dehydration and death if left untreated. In June 2023, an unusual increase in cases of watery diarrhea was reported in Soro Woreda, Hadiya Zone. Methods: Between September 1 and October 30, 2023, a descriptive analysis was conducted on the line list of 101 cholera patients. We defined cases, selected study participants, and performed descriptive analysis. We analyzed data in Microsoft Excel 2010, calculating and describing frequency, percentage, mean and median; attack rate (AR), and case fatality rate. Results: The line list showed 101 cases and three deaths, with a CFR of 2.9%. Of the cases, 44 (43.5%) were male, while 57 (56.4%) were female. The age-specific case fatality rate was highest among those aged 15 to 44 which was 43 (43.6). The kebele with the most reported cases was Oda 46 (45.5%). The outbreak began on July 7th and continued until December 30th, 2023. Of the overall cases, 66 (66.3%) were seriously dehydrated. Conclusion: Cholera epidemic with a higher overall attack and case fatality rate was confirmed. Females were more affected than males, and the majority of those affected were above the age of fifteen. We advocate preventing future outbreaks, implementing response measures to reduce morbidity and mortality, and developing future cholera prevention policies for the Zone.