South Sudan and Ghana have successfully secured more than 400,000 doses of oral cholera vaccines (OCV) to combat ongoing outbreaks and protect vulnerable populations from the deadly disease. South Sudan has procured 282,153 doses, while Ghana has received 150,000 doses, both countries working in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other global health […]
Health authorities in South Sudan have declared a cholera outbreak in Renk, a county located on the northern border of Sudan and the main point of entry for refugees and returnees fleeing the ongoing armed conflict in that country. A total of 50 suspected cases with six confirmed cases were reported among refugees, returnees and […]
The Ministry of Health has declared a cholera outbreak in Renk, Upper Nile State. This declaration comes after reports of 44 suspected cholera cases, and six laboratory-confirmed cases on 23 October 2024 in Renk, Upper Nile State. As of 27 October 2024, 49 cholera cases have been reported among refugees, returnees, and local communities. The […]
Over 90 health facilities have become inaccessible due to severe flooding in South Sudan, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The floods, which have devastated large parts of the country, have displaced over 226,000 people, submerged homes, and severely impacted livelihoods, while roads and key infrastructure remain underwater. The disaster has affected 42 of […]
