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South Sudan declares cholera outbreak

South Sudan declares cholera outbreak

South Sudan has declared cholera outbreak after 49 suspected cases were reported on October 27.

Sudan receives 1.4 million doses of cholera vaccine

Sudan receives 1.4 million doses of cholera vaccine

Sudan has received from UNICEF some 1.4 million doses of oral vaccines against cholera.

More than 300 deaths recorded in Sudan cholera outbreak

More than 300 deaths recorded in Sudan cholera outbreak

The outbreak has affected nine states, with over 11,000 reported cases.

Sudan flood death toll rises to 205

Sudan flood death toll rises to 205

At least 205 people have died after floods hit war-affected Sudan, the government said on Sunday.

Sudan flooding death toll climbs to 132

Sudan flooding death toll climbs to 132

At least 132 people have been confirmed dead in Sudan due to flooding, the government said on Monday.

Cholera spreads 'rapidly' in Sudan, WHO warns

Cholera spreads 'rapidly' in Sudan, WHO warns

WHO says it is establishing stabilisation centres and oral rehydration points to improve case management and access to lifesaving Oral Rehydration Salts.

Cholera kills 22 people in Sudan: Health minister

Cholera kills 22 people in Sudan: Health minister

The Sudanese government says at least 22 people have died of cholera, with 354 cases reported.

Cholera kills more than 150 in Nigeria

Cholera kills more than 150 in Nigeria

Nigeria has reported nearly 5,000 cases of cholera in Nigeria since January with at least 156 deaths.

Cholera outbreak: WHO starts largest rollout of testing kits

Cholera outbreak: WHO starts largest rollout of testing kits

More than 1.2 million tests will be distributed to 14 high-risk countries over coming months, the UN health agency said

WHO voices concern over cholera vaccine shortage

WHO voices concern over cholera vaccine shortage

The World Health Organization (WHO) has voiced concern over the shortage of cholera vaccine.

WHO links rising global cholera outbreaks to climate crisis

WHO links rising global cholera outbreaks to climate crisis

Experts warn that cholera outbreaks are ongoing and deeply linked to climate change in emergency situations and conflict situations.

Cholera cases double in Africa - WHO

Cholera cases double in Africa - WHO

Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Tanzania, DRC, Ethiopia, and Nigeria are in the grip of “active outbreaks," with a high risk of further spread.