Federal Minister of Health Dr. Haitham Mohammed Ibrahim stated that the cholera outbreak in Khartoum State was an expected result following the liberation of the capital and the return of many areas and residents from Jebel Aulia and Al-Salha. This led to environmental deterioration and issues with clean drinking water sources in those areas.
The minister noted that the recent increase is estimated at an average of 600 to 700 cases per week over the past four weeks.
He thanked the significant efforts of the Khartoum State government, UN agencies, and international organizations working in the state. More than eight cholera treatment centers have been opened, in addition to contributions in supplies and active efforts in water chlorination and environmental sanitation.
The minister confirmed that projections indicate a decrease in infection rates in the coming weeks, especially with the launch of the cholera vaccination campaign in several localities in the coming days.
He also affirmed the presence of a Federal Health Emergency Room that operates around the clock to monitor the health situation and take necessary measures to combat the disease’s spread.
