Sudan is experiencing a severe cholera outbreak, with nearly 100,000 suspected cases and over 2,400 deaths reported. The outbreak is concentrated in Darfur but is spreading to neighboring regions and countries. The cholera bacterium, Vibrio cholerae, proliferates in areas without clean water, especially in camps where millions have fled due to civil conflict. The ongoing water shortages hinder hygienic practices, which facilitate the spread of the disease. Heavy rains and deteriorating infrastructure complicate the situation further, intensifying the health crisis.
The ongoing civil war in Sudan has resulted in millions fleeing to camps, where inadequate water and sanitation are exacerbating a severe cholera outbreak.
As of August 11, there are nearly 100,000 suspected cholera cases and over 2,400 deaths since the outbreak was declared a year ago.
Cholera, caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, spreads through contaminated water or food and leads to severe dehydration and potential death.
The outbreak, concentrated in Darfur, is expanding into neighboring Chad and South Sudan as people continue to flee violence and poor sanitation.
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