At least 22 people have died due to a Cholera outbreak in Sudan.

In recent weeks, the nation of Sudan in Africa has been hit hard by an outbreak of cholera. The disease has tragically claimed the lives of nearly two dozen people and has left hundreds more sick. Health officials have been closely monitoring the situation and have confirmed that the ongoing conflict and devastating floods have only made matters worse.

According to Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, at least 22 people have lost their lives to cholera, and there have been 354 confirmed cases across the country. This is a concerning number, especially considering the lack of a specific timeframe for the deaths and overall tally since the start of the year. The World Health Organization has reported that as of July 28, there have been 78 cholera-related deaths in Sudan this year, with over 2400 cases recorded between January and July.

Cholera is a highly contagious infection that can quickly develop into a severe and life-threatening illness if not treated promptly. The World Health Organization has stated that the disease is typically spread through contaminated food or water. This outbreak is just the latest in a series of challenges that Sudan has faced, with the country being thrown into turmoil since April of last year due to ongoing conflicts between the military and a powerful paramilitary group.

The violence has taken a toll on the country's infrastructure, including its healthcare system, which has been struggling to keep up with the growing number of sick and injured. Many hospitals and medical facilities have been forced to close, leaving people without access to essential medical care. The conflict has also resulted in thousands of deaths and has pushed many into extreme poverty and starvation, particularly in the northern region of Darfur.

Sudan's conflict has also resulted in the world's largest displacement crisis, with over 10.7 million people being forced to flee their homes since the fighting began. This has led to over 2 million people seeking refuge in neighboring countries, according to the International Organization for Migration. While cholera outbreaks are not uncommon in Sudan, this current one is particularly concerning due to the number of people affected and the spread to multiple provinces.

Tarik Jašarević, a spokesperson for the World Health Organization, has stated that the outbreak originated in the eastern province of Kassala before spreading to nine other localities in five different provinces. He also noted that many of the detected cases were not vaccinated, highlighting the need for a vaccination campaign to be implemented as soon as possible. The WHO and Sudanese health authorities are working together to address the outbreak and prevent further spread.

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