Cholera kills eight DRC refugees fleeing M23 rebels in Burundi
Aid workers report chaotic scenes in Burundian camps as refugees lack food and medical assistance.
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UNICEF warns that children are at heightened risk from cholera
UNICEF says Congo is facing its worst cholera outbreak in 25 years, with nearly 2,000 deaths and widespread infections driven by conflict, poor sanitation and scarce clean water.
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Africa faces worst cholera outbreak in 25 years, Africa CDC warns
Africa battles worst cholera outbreak in decades with 300,000 cases and 7,000 deaths
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Chad camps at risk as Sudan cholera spreads
WHO warns cholera outbreak in war-torn Sudan may spread to refugee camps in Chad where overcrowding and poor sanitation increase the risk.
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Rapid spread of cholera kills dozens in 2 days in Sudan
A cholera outbreak in war-torn Khartoum has killed 70 in two days and overwhelmed the city’s healthcare services already crippled by ongoing conflict.
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Cholera, malnutrition threaten South Sudan refugees in Ethiopia
South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia face a critical health emergency with rising cholera, malnutrition, and malaria amid ongoing conflict and scarce resources.
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Power cuts and war fuel cholera crisis across Sudan
Cholera is spreading fast in Khartoum after drone strikes damaged power and water systems, deepening the impact of Sudan’s ongoing war.
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Cholera kills 3 more as Angola faces worst outbreak in decades
Angola is experiencing its worst cholera outbreak in decades, with over 17,000 cases and hundreds of deaths reported across 17 provinces since January.
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South Sudan receives 1.1 Million cholera vaccine
South Sudan received 1.1 million cholera vaccine doses on Monday as part of its efforts to combat a growing outbreak. The vaccines, donated by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations (GAVI), arrived in Juba via air. Gabriel Buom Tap, UNICEF Immunization Officer, explained, “This is a two-dose vaccine, but even a single dose provides immunity within two weeks for up to six months. The second dose offers protection for up to three years.” The cholera outbreak, declared in October in a border town between Sudan and South Sudan, has spread to six of the country’s 10 states. The most affected populations are those displaced by floods and refugees from Sudan. More than 100 deaths have been reported, with over 6,000 people currently infected. The South Sudan government is urging the health sector and other stakeholders to intensify efforts to contain the disease. Health Minister Yolanda Awel Deng emphasized, “I urge the media and civil society to join in raising awareness about the importance of vaccination.”
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The death toll from the cholera outbreak in Sudan has risen to 852
It has been reported that the number of deaths due to the cholera outbreak in Sudan has risen to 852. The Sudanese Ministry of Health stated that the total number of cholera cases in the country has reached 29,147. The announcement noted that the death toll from the cholera outbreak has increased to 852. Heavy rains and floods affecting Sudan since June have contributed to the spread of cholera. Sudanese authorities declared a cholera outbreak on August 12. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on October 1 that 3.4 million Sudanese children are at risk of epidemic diseases. On October 5, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced that it had sent 1.4 million doses of cholera vaccine to Sudan. In war-torn Sudan, the ineffective functioning of the healthcare system during this period exacerbates the spread of infectious diseases, making life even more difficult for the people.
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