Khartoum: The Health Emergency Committee at the Khartoum State Ministry of Health has disclosed in its daily report on the epidemiological situation of acute watery diarrhea, also known as cholera, that extensive interventions have been put in place to curb the epidemic’s spread, particularly in Greater Omdurman.
According to Sudan News Agency, the interventions included disinfecting 434 homes, distributing 1,089 mg of chlorine for drinking water sterilization, and conducting awareness-raising activities that reached 1,736 people to promote preventive health concepts.
The report confirmed that the isolation centers in the hospitals of Al-Buluk, Omdurman, Al-Salha Al-Gia’a, and Hejeilija reported no deaths, while field clinics received 13 new cases. Rapid response teams recorded 45 new cases yesterday.
A report from hospital isolation chambers indicated that approximately 800 cases were under treatment, with 218 having recovered and been discharged after completing their medical care. Meanwhile, 206 cases were admitted to 13 hospitals across the state.
The Khartoum State Ministry of Health reiterated its call to citizens to consume chlorinated water and adhere to handwashing and food safety practices as essential preventive measures to limit the pandemic’s spread.