South Sudan: 'People in our community are fearful because this cholera outbreak will cost many lives'

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South Sudan: 'People in our community are fearful because this cholera outbreak will cost many lives'

Atong Mark with her daughter Anyang in the cholera clinic at Malek Miir health centre in South Sudan Picture: Eugene Ikol, Concern Worldwide

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025 - 00:56
Niamh Griffin

It is easy to pick out the cholera clinic in this South Sudanese health compound, the only one with white and red tape criss-crossing the front, warning people away.

Yellow cholera prevention tips posters are pasted around, corners curling in the 37 degree heat.

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