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Acute Watery Diarrhoea in South Sudan

05 April 2012

Between 12 and 18 Mar 2012, a total of 3,091 cases of acute watery diarrhoea (AWD) with eight related deaths have been reported. Western Bahr el Ghazal and WES had the highest incidence rates. Also a total of 1,396 cases of acute bloody diarrhoea have been reported during the same period.

(Via ReliefWeb - accessed 05/04/12)

Advice for Travellers

Travellers to South Sudan must ensure an adequate supply of safe drinking water and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene whilst in the country. Cholera vaccine is available for those considered to be at risk