South Sudan on Wednesday declared a brand new cholera outbreak after greater than 170 instances have been reported within the Upper Nile state, the nation’s Health Ministry stated.
Yolanda Awel Deng Juach, the nation’s well being Minister, stated that since Feb. 22, 2023, a complete of 179 cholera instances, together with one demise, have been reported within the metropolis of Malakal.
Overall, case sufferers between 0-4 years outdated are principally affected with 170 (95%) of the 179 instances reported, the minister stated.
Cholera, an acute diarrheal illness attributable to an an infection of the gut, can result in extreme dehydration and demise if left untreated.
“The Ministry of Health will continue to work with partners to ensure preparedness, readiness and response efforts are fully implemented and the people of South Sudan are protected from cholera,” a ministry assertion stated.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
