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An outbreak of cholera has been ongoing in Sudan since May 2015. The first suspected case was identified in Juba on 18 May and cholera was confirmed on 1 June 2015. As of 14 July 2015, a total of 984 cases including 34 deaths have been recorded by the Ministry of Health. The majority of cases have been reported from Juba, however, 87 cases have been reported form Bor County. This is a media report.
(Via Radio Tamazuj - accessed 20/07/15)
Cholera is a low risk for most 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 precautions and personal hygiene should be maintained whenever possible.
