Doctors Without Borders reports a worsening cholera outbreak in Ethiopia's Gambella region, primarily due to an influx of refugees from conflict-ridden South Sudan. Over 1,500 individuals have been infected, with at least 31 fatalities. Besides Gambella, regions across Ethiopia, especially Amhara, face significant cholera challenges. South Sudan, enduring violence and instability, has also reported around 1,300 cholera cases in a month. MSF highlights that lacking access to clean water and healthcare exacerbates the outbreak, calling for immediate intervention and vaccination efforts.
The situation has worsened with the arrival of refugees from South Sudan, who have exacerbated the cholera outbreaks across western Ethiopia, which urgently needs support.
MSF reported that recent violence in South Sudan is worsening the cholera outbreak, leading to displacement that undermines access to healthcare and clean water.
Cholera is rapidly spreading across several regions of Ethiopia, particularly in Amhara, where contamination of food and water remains a grave concern.
In response to the escalating crisis, MSF emphasizes that urgent health support and vaccination campaigns are essential to stem the tide of this cholera epidemic.
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