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Cholera Outbreak In Sudan: Killed Over 60 People, 1,300 Remain Sick

Cholera outbreak

Sudan is experiencing a <span>cholera outbreak</span> in its southern cities, which has till now killed nearly 60 people and sickened around 1,300 others in the last three days. The outbreak is reported from the southern city of Kosti. As per the health ministry, this happened mainly due to contaminated drinking water after the city's water supply facility was knocked out during an attack by paramilitary ground. As per the reports, this paramilitary group has been fighting the country's military for about 2 years now.

The health ministry also said in its statement that the <span>disease</span> killed around 58 people and sickened 1,293 others between Thursday and Saturday in Kosti. The ministry has also ensured that measures have been taken to fight the outbreak. Among these measures, the major effort is to launch a vaccination campaign for cholera in the city. Isolation centers have also been built in cooperation with the United Nations and other international medical groups and the capacity has been expanded. Doctors without Borders are also working together for the same and have established its cholera treatment center in Kosti Hospital. However, due to a surge in cases, the center is overwhelmed and are facing issues in providing additional space by using up adult and pediatric emergency rooms.

“The situation is really alarming and is about to get out of control," said Dr. Francis Layoo Ocan, the group's medical coordinator in Kosti. “We’ve run out of space, and we are now admitting patients in an open area and treating them on the floor because there are not enough beds.”

As per the reports, the source of infection is most likely the White Nile River as many families directly bring water from it, which is also the reason for a major power outbreak in the area. However, local authorities have banned residents from collecting water from the river and have reinforced chlorination in the water distribution system.

In the past too, the disease killed over 600 people and sickened over 21,000 in Sudan between July and October in 2024. Last year, it affected in country's eastern areas and thus many people from there were relocated. In 2017, Sudan faced another major outbreak, killing 700 people and leaving 22,000 people sickened.

As per the World Health Organization (WHO), it is an acute diarrheal infection which is caused by consuming contaminated food or water. The food or water is contaminated with bacterium Vibrio cholerae. As per the WHO, it is a global public health threat and also highlights the inequity and lack of social and economic development. As access to safe water is one of the sustainable development goals, thus it reflects on how poorly the world is divided when it comes to SDG's implementation.

While the disease has been known for many centuries now, the first pandemic or global epidemic for this disease was recorded in the 19th century. Since then, 6 pandemics have killed many people worldwide, the current one, (seventh) started in South Asia in1961 and continues to affect populations globally, WHO notes.

WHO recommends treating people with ORS or the oral rehydration solution. However, there are chances that the disease may progress rapidly, thus the treatment at an early stage is important. Patients with severe conditions may need intravenous fluids along with ORS and antibiotics.

Cholera can be fatal, notes WHO, if it goes untreated for hours. The symptoms usually appear 12 hours to 5 days after the infection, which includes acute watery diarrhea and dehydration.

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Sudan is experiencing a cholera outbreak in its southern cities, which has till now killed nearly 60 people and sickened around 1,300 others in the last three days. The outbreak is reported from the southern city of Kosti. As per the health ministry, this happened mainly due to contaminated drinking water after the city's water supply facility was knocked out during an attack by paramilitary ground. As per the reports, this paramilitary group has been fighting the country's military for about 2 years now.The health ministry also said in its statement that the disease killed around 58 people and sickened 1,293 others between Thursday and Saturday in Kosti. The ministry has also ensured that measures have been taken to fight the outbreak. Among these measures, the major effort is to launch a vaccination campaign for cholera in the city. Isolation centers have also been built in cooperation with the United Nations and other international medical groups and the capacity has been expanded. Doctors without Borders are also working together for the same and have established its cholera treatment center in Kosti Hospital. However, due to a surge in cases, the center is overwhelmed and are facing issues in providing additional space by using up adult and pediatric emergency rooms.“The situation is really alarming and is about to get out of control," said Dr. Francis Layoo Ocan, the group's medical coordinator in Kosti. “We’ve run out of space, and we are now admitting patients in an open area and treating them on the floor because there are not enough beds.”The Source Of InfectionAs per the reports, the source of infection is most likely the White Nile River as many families directly bring water from it, which is also the reason for a major power outbreak in the area. However, local authorities have banned residents from collecting water from the river and have reinforced chlorination in the water distribution system.Cholera In PastIn the past too, the disease killed over 600 people and sickened over 21,000 in Sudan between July and October in 2024. Last year, it affected in country's eastern areas and thus many people from there were relocated. In 2017, Sudan faced another major outbreak, killing 700 people and leaving 22,000 people sickened.What is Cholera?As per the World Health Organization (WHO), it is an acute diarrheal infection which is caused by consuming contaminated food or water. The food or water is contaminated with bacterium Vibrio cholerae. As per the WHO, it is a global public health threat and also highlights the inequity and lack of social and economic development. As access to safe water is one of the sustainable development goals, thus it reflects on how poorly the world is divided when it comes to SDG's implementation.While the disease has been known for many centuries now, the first pandemic or global epidemic for this disease was recorded in the 19th century. Since then, 6 pandemics have killed many people worldwide, the current one, (seventh) started in South Asia in1961 and continues to affect populations globally, WHO notes.WHO recommends treating people with ORS or the oral rehydration solution. However, there are chances that the disease may progress rapidly, thus the treatment at an early stage is important. Patients with severe conditions may need intravenous fluids along with ORS and antibiotics.SymptomsCholera can be fatal, notes WHO, if it goes untreated for hours. The symptoms usually appear 12 hours to 5 days after the infection, which includes acute watery diarrhea and dehydration.

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