In the violence published in Tavila since April, more than 3,000 incidents of Cholera have been reported so far, out of which 5 are children. About 20 people have also been recorded in Tavila.
At the same time, the total number of cholera cases in the entire Darfur region is 2 thousand 140, and more than 5 people have died in the region.
Sudan’s UNICEF representative Sheldon Yeat said, “Despite being curable, cholera is rapidly spreading to Tawila and Darfur and killing young and weak children.”
Tawila became the center of the crisis
Tavila, which is only 70 km away from the country’s capital Al-Fashra, has now become the focus of many crises.
Attacks and healthcare on hospitals have become more serious due to health care. Lack of clean water, poor hygiene and traffic congestion in camps have made the spread of the disease easier.
Sudan’s military war has destroyed the infrastructure since April 2021. Because of this, millions of people have been displaced and the food system is completely broken.
Famine situation has been announced in more than ten regions of the country including Jamjam Shibir. In addition to these, climate catastrophe, such as drought and floods, deepens the crisis.
.4.5 million children are in danger
Only in North Darfur, more than 6 million children under the age of five are at risk. Recent assurances revealed that the number of children suffering from serious malnutrition has doubled in one year.
UNICEF warned that the cholera could prove to be more serious for children by fighting serious malnutrition. These children can’t wait one more day.
UNICEF has appealed to all around to ensure protected, permanent and ineligible human access.
At the same time, due to administrative barriers, looted relief values and continued war, essential items like vaccines, nutritious foods and medicines do not reach the needy.
Work fast to relief
UNICEF intensified relief work in Tawila and other parts of Darfur. ORS, chlorine -rich water and healthy kit are being distributed among the people.
More than 3,000 people of Tawila are being provided clean water every day. Also, awareness is being promoted for information about the prevention of diseases and treatment.
UNICEF plans to provide more than 1.5 million cholera vaccines and treatment centers, but access is still an obstacle.
In Sudan, more than 3,000 cholera cases and 20705 people have died since August 2021.
The company has immediately applied for a assistance of $ 3 crore 6 lakh in order to continue the emergency assistance.