Health officials say Sudan has been stricken by a cholera outbreak that has killed nearly two dozen people and sickened hundreds more in recent weeks. The African nation has been roiled by a 16-month conflict and devastating floods.
A woman sorts through floodwaters near her damaged home near the city of Abu Hamdan in Northern Sudan on Aug. 7, 2024. U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello talks to the media about talks aimed on Sudan during a press briefing at the U.S. Mission in Geneva, Switzerland , Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. Perriello traveled to Switzerland to lead the United States delegation at talks aimed at a cessation of hostilities in Sudan . The talks are scheduled to start on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Cholera is a fast-developing, highly contagious infection that causes diarrhea, leading to severe dehydration and possible death within hours when not treated, according to WHO. It is transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water. Sudan’s conflict has created the world’s largest displacement crisis. More than 10.7 million people have been forced to flee their homes since fighting began, according to the International Organization for Migration. Over 2 million of those fled to neighboring countries.
Cholera is not uncommon in Sudan. A previous major outbreak left at least 700 dead and sickened about 22,000 in less than two months in 2017.
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