Published October 29,2024
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South Sudan declared a cholera outbreak within the nation on Monday.
The declaration got here after studies of 44 suspected cholera circumstances and 6 laboratory-confirmed circumstances on Oct. 23 in Renk, Upper Nile State.
As of Oct. 27, 49 cholera circumstances have been reported amongst refugees, returnees and native communities.
Health Minister Yolanda Awel Deng assured residents that the federal government is dedicated to stopping the unfold of cholera in Renk.
“The Ministry of Health is aware of the difficult conditions refugees and returnees face, such as overcrowding and poor water and sanitation, which can lead to outbreaks. However, the ministry is working with health and water sanitation and hygiene cluster partners on the ground to ensure that the risk of the outbreak spreading is minimized,” stated Deng.
Dr. Humphrey Karamagi, the World Health Organization (WHO) nation consultant for South Sudan, affirmed that the WHO had prepositioned medical provides needed for cholera administration in Renk and Malakal, Upper Nile State and reiterated the group’s dedication to aiding the South Sudanese authorities and companions in controlling the unfold of cholera.
Karamagi reiterated the WHO’s dedication to supporting the Health Ministry in enhancing illness surveillance, enhancing response coordination and making certain the provision of medical provides.
Source: www.anews.com.tr