Sudan declares cholera epidemic due to contaminated water and weather conditions, with nearly two dozen dead and hundreds sickened. Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim has declared a cholera outbreak in the country and blames contaminated drinking water and adverse weather conditions for the spread of the disease. The outbreak has led to 22 deaths and 354 confirmed cases, with more expected to be reported. Cholera is a highly contagious infection that causes severe dehydration and can be deadly if left untreated, especially for children under five.
The country is also facing devastating seasonal floods and a civil war that has plunged the region into chaos, with thousands dead, millions displaced, and widespread famine. Talks to end the conflict have begun, but the army has yet to participate. International efforts, including from the US, Saudi Arabia, and the UN, are underway to push for a ceasefire and peace negotiations. The military-controlled sovereign council has agreed to send a delegation to meet with US officials in Cairo to discuss the ongoing truce talks. The situation in Sudan remains complex and dire, with urgent action needed to address the multiple crises facing the country.
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