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Cholera in South Sudan (Update)

08 July 2014

The cholera outbreak in South Sudan continues to spread. A total of 2613 cholera cases including 63 deaths have been reported in the country between 23 April and 1 July 2014. The worst affected area is Juba County with a total of 1334 cases. Cases are also being reported from the following states: Central Equatoria, Eastern Equatoria, Jonglei, Upper Nile and Western Equatoria.

(Via ReliefWeb, WHO Situation Report #47 - accessed 08/07/14)

Advice for Travellers

Travellers to outbreak areas who will be mixing closely with the local population and cannot ensure safe drinking water can be immunised against cholera. A high standard of food, water and personal hygiene should also be maintained.