Sudan's Ministry of Health announced the delivery of more than 1.4 million cholera vaccine doses amid a surge in cholera cases, which have now exceeded 20,000 infections, including 597 deaths.
The Sudanese Health Minister, Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, stated that the Ministry had received 1,407,200 doses of cholera vaccines, supported by the Global Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization (WHO), and UNICEF.
The vaccines will be distributed across three states—River Nile, Kassala, and Al-Qadarif—targeting 1,585,545 individuals aged one year and older. The Ministry plans to continue efforts to provide vaccines to other affected regions across the country.
The cholera outbreak has become a significant public health concern in Sudan, with cases reaching 20,398 as of today, accompanied by 597 deaths.
The Ministry of Health launched a month-long campaign two weeks ago to combat the epidemic, highlighting the urgent need for preventive measures and public health interventions.
The cholera epidemic, officially recognized in Sudan on August 17, 2023, is a result of deteriorating environmental conditions exacerbated by the ongoing war.
Contaminated water sources have been a major factor in the spread of the disease, according to the Ministry of Health.
The country's displacement crisis, driven by conflict, has also contributed to the rapid spread of cholera.
Thousands of displaced people are residing in shelters that lack essential services, including access to clean drinking water, proper sanitation, and disinfection methods.
Since the outbreak of conflict between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces in mid-April 2023, Sudan has witnessed the spread of various diseases, including cholera, malaria, measles, and dengue fever, which have claimed hundreds of lives.
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