Chad has accused Sudan of arming and financing a rebel group operating in the region, and of being involved in the assassination of former President Idriss Deby.
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Sudan Launches First Malaria Vaccination Campaign Amid Ongoing Conflict Sudan has begun its first malaria vaccination campaign amid its 18-month-long civil war, targeting 148,000 children under 12 months across 15 sites in Gedaref and Blue Nile states. The country is one of the first 16 African nations to roll out the malaria vaccine, a joint initiative by the Federal Ministry of Health, UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The campaign follows the arrival of 186,000 vaccine doses in October, with plans to expand the program to 129 sites by 2025 and 2026. Malaria remains a leading cause of death in Africa, with nearly half a million children under five dying annually from the disease, according to UNICEF. In 2023, Sudan reported more than 3.4 million malaria cases, with an estimated 7,900 deaths. However, the ongoing conflict has made accurate reporting difficult. The vaccine, recommended for children aged 5-12 months, aims to reduce hospital admissions and fatalities from malaria. The conflict, which erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces, has displaced over 14 million people, or about 30% of the population, according to the UN.
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Dagalo’s message, which aligns with his ongoing efforts to portray the RSF as a key player in Sudan’s political future
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Turkey expressed deep concern Sunday over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, particularly highlighting violence against civilians in Al Jazirah state. “We are deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Sudan and the attacks against civilians in Al Jazirah state in violation of humanitarian law,” the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in an official statement. The ministry emphasized the urgent need for a cease-fire “without further delay to restore peace and stability.” It also urged swift action to “ensure the return of displaced persons to their homes and the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid.” The statement reiterated Turkey’s commitment to Sudan’s “sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and unity.” As part of this commitment, Ankara pledges ongoing humanitarian support to “alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people,” the statement added.
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Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of the Sudanese Sovereign Council, removed several ministers, including foreign minister, and appointed new ones late Sunday. In a statement, the Sudanese Sovereign Council said al-Burhan has decided to relieve Foreign Minister Hussein Awad Ali of his responsibilities and replace him with Ali Youssef Ahmed. However, he was appointed as acting foreign minister. Graham Abdelkader, the minister of information, has been replaced by Khalid Ali Aleisir. Similarly, Omar Bakhit has taken over as Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments from Osama Hassan Mohamed Ahmed. The new government reshuffle comes amid an ongoing deadly conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has killed over 20,000 people and displaced more than 10 million since mid-April 2023, according to the UN. The international community and the UN have intensified their calls for an end to the violence, as the conflict threatens to drive millions into famine due to food shortages in 13 of Sudan’s 18 states.
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Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan outlined the country’s active role in resolving African conflicts, particularly the tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia.
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The World Health Organization announced on Friday that nearly one million doses of mpox vaccines have been allocated to nine African countries. This follows the creation of an Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) last month to ensure equitable access to the vaccines. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted that over 50,000 individuals have already been vaccinated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, thanks to donations from the U.S. and the European Commission. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 500 percent increase in mpox cases compared to last year, now affecting 19 countries. The WHO declared mpox a global health emergency in mid-August after a new strain began spreading from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Dr. Ghebreyesus stated that the allocation of approximately 900,000 doses was based on public health needs, especially in areas with significant transmission. He emphasized that this is the first allocation of nearly six million doses expected to be available by the end of 2024. While vaccination is a critical component, he highlighted the importance of other strategies, including case finding, contact tracing, infection prevention, clinical care, risk communication, and testing, as part of a comprehensive response plan.
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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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UN Secretary-General emphasizes urgent need for humanitarian access and intervention amid escalating violence and suffering in Sudan.
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1 in 2 people ‘struggle to eat every day;’ famine has been confirmed in North Darfur, says World Food Program
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