Situation
In the midst of ongoing conflict and violence, economic decline, and increased food insecurity and malnutrition, South Sudan is once again facing a cholera outbreak.
As of 2 August, a total of 719 cases have been reported, with 21 deaths. The majority of cases have been reported in Juba capital. The Case Fatality (CFR) is at 2.9%, above the emergency threshold of < 1%.
The response has been hampered by the recent drawdown of partners as violence broke out in Juba on 8 July, lack of access to affected populations, and limited funding.
Nevertheless, UNICEF and partners are responding, drawing on supplies prepositioned during the dry season, expanding partnerships where possible, and scaling up water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and social mobilisation activities.
Given the lack of adequate control and prevention of the disease, and widespread displacement caused by ongoing insecurity, the cholera outbreak has the potential to spread to other parts of South Sudan and to neighbouring countries. Efforts continue to support prevention activites in areas identified as at risk.