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By Emmanuel Garjiek
The Akobo County, health officials in Jonglei state, have reported roughly 12 cases, including two deaths, as a result of a cholera epidemic in the area.
Dr. Nyoun Koang who is the medical director of Akobo hospital affirmed the cases were report on Tuesday from Tiergul-Akobo, in Gambela region of Ethiopia where two deaths occurred
Dr. Koang said the patients are suffering from acute watery diarrhea and vomiting among the symptoms suspected to be of cholera, but is yet to be confirmed
“We received nine cases of suspected active watery diarrhea frorn Tiergul Akobo in eastern Bank of the Kibor River, and of the case two passed on, one passed on the side and the offer one passed inside the hospital
For now we have seven cates inside the hospital, and another report from the side is that there are three cases there. So try are on the way to transport them to here,” he said
Koang said the cased prompted the authorities to open a-center to respond to the unconfirmed outbreak
A Meanwhile, health worker at Tiergul-Akobe, simon tut attributed the outbreak of yet to be confirmed outbreak to contaminated water from the river
According to Tut the local have been taking water directly from the river without being treated
“We think about this situation is because those of the tiergul-Akobe are just drinking water in the river
South Sudan is currently experiencing a significant cholera outbreak. The outbreak was declared in October 2024, and since then, there have been over 24,000 cases and 475 deaths reported across the country. The situation is particularly severe in Unity State, Rubkona County, and Juba County.
Efforts are underway to combat the outbreak, including partnerships with organizations like Water Step, which is providing water and sanitation supplies to affected areas. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners are also working to improve access to clean water, sanitation, and medical supplies.
It’s a challenging situation, but there are ongoing efforts to control the spread and provide relief to those affected.
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