More than 2,000 people in Sudan are currently infected with cholera amidst a devastating humanitarian crisis fueled by a civil war. The ongoing conflict involves armed forces battling the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), complicating relief efforts. Mohamed Abdi-ladif from Save the Children provided insights on the situation.
Over two thousand individuals are currently battling cholera as the disease continues to spread across Sudan. This situation has developed against the backdrop of what many are labeling the most severe humanitarian crisis globally. The nation is embroiled in a devastating civil conflict, where the armed forces confront a paramilitary faction known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Mohamed Abdi-ladif, the Country Director for Save the Children in Sudan, recently communicated these distressing circumstances to Leiataualesa Susana Lei’ataua.
The spread of cholera in Sudan is compounding the already catastrophic humanitarian crisis exacerbated by ongoing civil strife. The conflict with RSF continues to hinder relief efforts, highlighting the urgent need for effective intervention and support to address both health crises and the broader humanitarian emergency.
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