The First Cholera Pandemic

The First Cholera Pandemic, 1817–1824

In 1817, a deadly outbreak emerged in Bengal. What began as a local health crisis would eventually become the first cholera pandemic, spreading far beyond India.

With limited medical knowledge, no modern treatment, and no clear understanding of what was causing the disease, people faced an outbreak that was frighteningly difficult to explain.

How did it begin—and what happened next?

Listen to the full episode until the end to discover the story.

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