South Sudan is experiencing its worst cholera outbreak in 20 years, with nearly 700 deaths reported over six months. The outbreak has affected 40,000 people, half of whom are children under 15.
Cholera was officially declared an outbreak on Aug. 12 last year by the health ministry after a new wave of cases was reported starting July 22. The war in Sudan has killed at least 20,000 people ...
Bavita Nybvol waves her hand in front of her face. It’s 37C inside the cholera clinic. There is no air. Beside her on the pallet bed, her 10-year-old daughter Aluth dozes uneasily. Like dozens ...