The Federal Ministry of Health and the Government of Khartoum State launched a cholera vaccination campaign on Tuesday at Omdurman Teaching Hospital, targeting 2,611,040 citizens aged one year and above. The campaign will cover 12 administrative units across five localities: Omdurman, Karari, East Nile, Umbada, and Jabal Awliya.
During the launch event, Governor Ahmed Othman Hamza stated that the state had witnessed a great effort to combat epidemics following the defeat of the militias, which contributed to a decline in cholera cases, with the lowest infection rate recorded, zero deaths, and a high recovery rate. He stressed the importance of continued vigilance and ongoing epidemic control.
The governor praised the support and supply of medicines from the Federal Ministry of Health and thanked Minister of Health Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim for his solidarity with the state, particularly during the past month following the outbreak. He also commended the efforts of the federal and state health ministry staff, international and national organizations, volunteers, and various media outlets, urging them to report events transparently and fairly.
Sister Amal Mahmoud, Acting Director of Maternal and Child Health at the Federal Ministry of Health and the federal supervisor of the campaign, confirmed that the vaccine is safe and effective, providing up to 65% immunity — potentially reaching 100% with adherence to other health precautions. She announced the arrival of a new batch of vaccines and appreciated the role of partners, especially the World Health Organization, in securing them. She urged citizens to take full advantage of the 10-day campaign.
Meanwhile, Dr. Fath Al-Rahman Mohamed Al-Amin, Acting Minister and Director General of the Khartoum State Ministry of Health, emphasized that the outbreak and its spread were not due to government failure or a weak health system. He affirmed the state’s readiness and timely interventions, which led to zero deaths and a decline in infections, calling on citizens to follow health guidelines.
Dr. Hisham Abdullah, Director of the General Department of Primary Health Care in Khartoum, urged cooperation with vaccination teams and reassured the public that “the vaccine is safe and effective.”
