...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans...'s cholera cases have surpassed 5,000, the health ministry said on Saturday, as the outbreak spreads amid heavy rains and flooding. Gedaref state is appealing for urgent humanitarian assistance to establish isolation centers.
The epidemic began on Aug. 12 and has affected 38 localities across multiple states. The actual number of cases is likely higher due to disrupted surveillance systems following the conflict between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The health ministry reported 285 new cases, bringing the total to 5,081, including 176 deaths. Kassala state recorded the most new infections (117), followed by River Nile state (61) and Gedaref (47).
In Gedaref, the outbreak has hit Al Faw, Al Mafazah, and Qalaa Al Nahal localities, with 266 cases and 26 deaths. Medical sources cited shortages of IV fluids, deteriorating sanitation, and disease vectors.
Al Faw Hospital is receiving cases from Wad Al Rakin in Al Jazirah state, partly controlled by the RSF.
Gedaref's health minister has appealed to organizations for rapid interventions, including medicines, IV fluids, chlorine, and isolation centres. He also urged ''Doctors Without Borders'' to assist with environmental sanitation and disease control.
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