Khotwa Charity Foundation
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•As of 19th September 2019, Blue Nile and Sennar states of Sudan reported 124 suspected cholera cases with seven deaths reported.
• According to the Ministry of Health, the states that have the highest risks of cholera outbreak are: White Nile, Gedaref, Sennar, Kassala and Khartoum states.
• Humanitarian partners have provided approximately 146,000 people with improved access to safe water and sanitation in Blue Nile.
• Sudan NextGen contributed to assisting our beloved citizens by sponsoring the Medicine Bank that supports the flooding recovery in affected areas.
• The Sudan Humanitarian Fund (SHF) is allocating $7.6 million for the cholera and flood response under its Reserve for Emergencies envelope.
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All people (visitors or residents) in areas where cholera is occurring or has occurred should be aware of the basic Cholera facts and follow these five basic cholera prevention steps to protect themselves and their families.
The risk for cholera is very low for people visiting areas with epidemic cholera. When these simple precautions are observed, contracting the disease is very unlikely.
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SDG Goals
3- Good Health and Well-being
Project Type
Humanitarian
Status
Vetted
Entity Type
NGO
Stage
Completed
Timeline
Urgent