First famine, now cholera and dengue fever surge hits war-torn Sudan
November 4, 2024
KHARTOUM, Sudan — War-torn Sudan is facing a triple threat of famine, cholera, and dengue fever, with the United Nations warning that the country is on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe.
The famine, which was declared in parts of Sudan in October, is the result of a combination of drought, conflict, and economic collapse. The cholera outbreak has already killed more than 100 people, and the dengue fever outbreak is spreading rapidly.
“The situation in Sudan is dire,” said Jens Laerke, a spokesman for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). “The famine is the worst in a decade, and the cholera and dengue fever outbreaks are adding to the suffering of the people.”
The UN is calling for $1.5 billion in aid to help Sudan address the humanitarian crisis. The aid will be used to provide food, water, sanitation, and medical care to those in need.
“We need to act now to prevent a full-blown humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan,” said Laerke. “The people of Sudan are counting on us.”
The famine in Sudan is the result of a combination of factors, including drought, conflict, and economic collapse. The drought has caused crop failures, and the conflict has disrupted trade and food distribution. The economic collapse has made it difficult for people to afford food.
The cholera outbreak began in September and has spread rapidly to 15 states in Sudan. The outbreak is the worst in Sudan in more than a decade. Cholera is a bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea and vomiting. It can be fatal if not treated promptly.
The dengue fever outbreak began in October and has spread to 10 states in Sudan. Dengue fever is a viral infection that causes fever, headache, muscle pain, and joint pain. It can be fatal if it develops into severe dengue, which can cause bleeding, organ failure, and death.
The UN is working with the Sudanese government and other partners to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. The UN is providing food, water, sanitation, and medical care to those in need. The UN is also working to improve surveillance and early warning systems to prevent future outbreaks of cholera and dengue fever.
First famine, now cholera and dengue fever surge hits war-torn Sudan
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