A cholera outbreak in Jonglei State’s Nyirol County, South Sudan has resulted in at least 82 deaths and over 1,000 infections within five days. County Commissioner James Bol Makey stated that patients are being treated under trees due to a lack of medical facilities and supplies.
County Health Director Tiwtiw Kuon appealed for urgent intervention, highlighting the dire situation in Guer and Chuil payams. Residents have also voiced concerns over the rising death toll, calling for immediate aid.
Cholera, a waterborne disease, spreads through contaminated food and water, causing severe diarrhea and dehydration. Health officials stress the importance of clean drinking water, sanitation, and vaccination in preventing further spread.