Hunger and disease spreading in war-torn Sudan, WHO says
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Hunger and disease are spreading in war-torn Sudan, with famine already present in several areas, 25 million people acutely food insecure and nearly 100,000 cholera cases recorded since last July, the World Health Organization said on Friday.
Breakdown
- WHO reports 25 million people in Sudan are acutely food insecure. 7s
- Ongoing conflict has severely weakened Sudan's health system. 21s
- Cholera outbreaks have been reported in all Sudanese states, with nearly 100,000 cases. 43s
- Cholera has also affected Sudanese refugee camps in eastern Chad. 51s
- UN agencies are calling for urgent funding to prevent a health catastrophe. 1m 19s