Sudan is facing a cholera epidemic due to contaminated drinking water and poor weather conditions, with nearly two dozen people dead and hundreds sickened. Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim declared the epidemic and attributed it to contaminated water and weather conditions. The World Health Organization has reported over 11,000 cholera cases in Sudan, with children under five being particularly at risk. The outbreak comes at a time of devastation for the region, with recent floods causing deaths, displacement of thousands, and destruction of critical infrastructure.
The cholera outbreak is adding to the challenges faced by Sudan, including a civil war that has killed thousands, displaced over 10 million people, and caused starvation in some areas. The conflict has ravaged urban areas, closed hospitals, and led to chaos in the country. Efforts are being made to end the conflict, with talks underway in Switzerland despite the absence of the army. The United States, Saudi Arabia, and other countries are working to broker a ceasefire between the warring factions.
In response to the crisis, Sudan’s military-controlled sovereign council will send a government delegation to meet US officials in Cairo to discuss the ongoing truce talks in Switzerland. With the country facing multiple crises simultaneously, efforts to end the conflict and provide relief to those affected by cholera and floods are crucial. The international community is stepping in to support Sudan in this time of need.
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