South Sudanese Health Minister, Riek Gai Kok, said that over 171 cholera cases have been confirmed, declaring an outbreak of the highly contagious infection.
The first cholera case was reported at a UN Protection of Civilians base in early June, he said.
Cholera treatment centers have been established at Juba Hospital and the International Medical Corps clinic at the POC to manage suspected and confirmed cholera cases, he pointed out.
Cholera treatment centers have been established at Juba Hospital and the International Medical Corps clinic at the POC to manage suspected and confirmed cholera cases, he pointed out.
The disease outbreak adds to the suffering of the South Sudanese people who are already facing tough humanitarian conditions caused by the escalating violence in the newly-established state.
