Abyei Cholera Outbreak Claims 24 Lives, over 1,000 Infected Amid Vaccine Shortage

Sudan: Cholera Recovery Rate Rises to 92% In Khartoum State Despite Surge In Cases

Sudan's fight against cholera is gaining momentum, thanks to the government's new strategy, the Health Emergency Committee at the Khartoum State Health Ministry said. According to Sputnik Africa reports, the strategy, outlined by the committee's director, Mohamed Al-Tijani, includes deployment of rapid response teams and field clinics before cases reach isolation centers; vaccination campaigns in

Abyei Cholera outbreak claims 24 Lives, over 1,000 infected amid vaccine shortage

ABYEI ADMINISTRATIVE AREA (Eye Radio) – Authorities in the Abyei Administrative Area report that 24 people have died and over 1,000 others have been admitted with cholera in recent days, as the region struggles with a severe outbreak without access to vaccines. Yohana Akol, the Minister of Information in Abyei, confirmed to Eye Radio this morning that the area has recorded 24 deaths and 1,054 cholera cases in just two weeks. He warned that the c…

Accuracy of cholera rapid diagnostic tests: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae O1 or O139. Cholera rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are widely used to screen for choler…

The Cholera Outbreak in South Sudan

South Sudan is currently experiencing its largest-ever cholera outbreak, with confirmed cases reported across multiple states. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), from September 28, 2024, to April 11, 2025, 48,726 cases, including 919 deaths, have been reported. Cholera is spreading in areas where access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene is already limited. Many of the affected locations are also host to large populations disp…