On behalf of the American individuals, the U.S. Embassy, by way of america Company for Worldwide Growth (USAID), helps handle cholera in South Sudan. The U.S. Embassy is working with companions, together with UNICEF, IOM, MSF, and WHO, to ship emergency water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) providers, present life-saving medical care, help vaccination campaigns, present remedy kits and diagnostic exams, and lift public consciousness to curb the unfold of cholera.
On December 29, we delivered greater than two million Aquatab water purification tablets as a part of the humanitarian response to South Sudan’s ongoing cholera outbreak. These tablets, offered by way of USAID, will deal with six million gallons of water, offering secure consuming water to communities most affected by the outbreak.
Along with these efforts, america has dedicated $200,000 to the World Well being Group (WHO) to help cholera response actions in South Sudan. This funding will improve public consciousness campaigns on the hazards of cholera and prevention measures equivalent to secure water use, correct meals dealing with, and good hygiene practices. It can additionally strengthen WASH interventions and equip well being officers with important assets to deal with instances successfully.
Since cholera was confirmed in Higher Nile State on October 23, the outbreak has unfold quickly, with greater than 13,206 instances and 199 deaths reported as of December 29. The Aquatabs donation and extra funding underscore america’ steadfast dedication to supporting the individuals of South Sudan.
The US stands with the individuals of South Sudan throughout this difficult time. This help will save lives and assist forestall the unfold of cholera in weak communities. On the identical time, we renew our name on South Sudan’s transitional authorities to begin utilizing public income to handle its individuals’s well being wants, present different primary providers, and to pay public sector salaries for well being staff, different civil servants, and safety personnel.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Embassy in South Sudan.
