Sudan – UN efforts to address cholera, and humanitarian needs are increasing

The World Health Organization has handed over more than 22 metric tons of emergency health supplies related to cholera to enhance local response efforts.

Cholera cases in the state of Khartoum are increasing, which is a serious threat to children. The World Health Organization attributed this rise to water infrastructure, population transportation, and drinking water shortage.

UN partners warn of the increasing pressure on the already exhausted health system in Khartoum. UNICEF spokesman Stefan Dujarik said that UNICEF is implementing a cholera multi -sided response in the Sudanese capital, with a focus on risk societies and water infrastructure.

This includes providing chemicals to treat water and providing an electric generator to support work in Al -Manara Water Station, which serves more than a million people in the region. In the neighboring state of the Nile River, the health authorities have reported more than 90 cases of cholera and three deaths during the past two weeks – many of which are associated with people who fled Khartoum.

Meanwhile, the United Nations Coordination Office for Humanitarian Affairs said that the needs in Sudan are still increasing, driven by the constant displacement due to the conflict.

In the state of North Darfur, the International Organization for Migration reported that the conflict forced about 1,400 people to flee from Abu Shuk camp and Al -Fasher City during the past week.

Most of them resorted to El -Fasher, while others moved to my local locality and concealed in the state. In the state of South Darfur, the local authorities reported that 60,000 displaced people in the capital, Nyala, are in urgent need of help.

Many resort to public buildings, while others have no other option but to sleep in the open. The Humanitarian Coordination Office (OCHA) works with partners to determine the most effective response.

The United Nations spokesman called on all parties to facilitate the vital work of humanitarian workers on the ground, ensure safe and sustainable human access, and urge donors to intensify their support for relief operations in Sudan.