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Sudan Reportedly Hit by Cholera Outbreak With Over 800 Suspected Cases
Sudan Reportedly Hit by Cholera Outbreak With Over 800 Suspected Cases
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On September 26, the African nation announced a cholera outbreak in Gedaref state, and a week later the disease was reported in the Khartoum and South Kordofan... 23.10.2023, Sputnik Africa
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Three Sudanese states recorded 837 suspected cholera cases, including 35 deaths, local media said, citing the World Health Organization.Besides, the organization disclosed that the lives of more than 9,000 kidney patients are at risk due to the limited number of dialysis centers in the country.The WHO reportedly added that it has begun plans to order oral cholera vaccines from the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Delivery.In last week's report on Sudan, the WHO warned that six months after the start of fighting, the African country is facing one of the world's fastest-developing crises.The agency stressed that outbreaks of diseases such as cholera, insecurity, displacement, limited access to medicines, medical supplies, electricity and water continue to pose major challenges to healthcare access across the country.Clashes between Sudan's regular armed forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Force flared up on April 15, with the epicenter in the capital, Khartoum. Since then, the parties have declared a series of temporary nationwide ceasefires, but the conflict remains unresolved.The International Committee of the Red Cross said that months of fighting in the country could lead to disease outbreaks and a deadly collapse of the healthcare system. The number of internally displaced people in Sudan has surpassed 7 million, according to the UN's International Organization for Migration.
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Sudan Reportedly Hit by Cholera Outbreak With Over 800 Suspected Cases
16:07 23.10.2023 (Updated: 18:31 23.10.2023) On September 26, the African nation announced a cholera outbreak in Gedaref state, and a week later the disease was reported in the Khartoum and South Kordofan states.
Three Sudanese states recorded 837 suspected cholera cases, including 35 deaths, local media said, citing the World Health Organization.
"The World Health Organization said in its update that 307 suspected cases and 19 deaths were reported from Gedaref, 400 cases and eight deaths from South Kordofan, and 110 cases and eight deaths from Khartoum," the outlet said.
Besides, the organization disclosed that the lives of more than 9,000 kidney patients are at risk due to the limited number of dialysis centers in the country.
The WHO reportedly added that it has begun plans to order oral cholera vaccines from the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Delivery.
"Currently, there are only 77 centers in operation and they are overcrowded due to high patient pressure and lack of dialysis equipment," the organization's report was quoted by the media.
In last week's report on Sudan, the WHO warned that six months after the start of fighting, the African country is facing one of the world's fastest-developing crises.
The agency stressed that
outbreaks of diseases such as cholera, insecurity, displacement, limited access to medicines, medical supplies, electricity and water continue to pose major challenges to healthcare access across the country.
In addition, between October 2023 and February 2024, about 15 million people - 31% of the population - will be severely food insecure, according to the WHO.
Clashes between Sudan's regular armed forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Force flared up on April 15, with the epicenter in the capital, Khartoum. Since then, the parties have declared a series of temporary nationwide ceasefires, but the conflict remains unresolved.
The International Committee of the Red Cross said that months of fighting in the country could lead to disease outbreaks and a deadly collapse of the healthcare system. The number of internally
displaced people in Sudan has surpassed 7 million, according to the UN's International Organization for Migration.
