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Cholera Outbreak in Sudan: 58 Dead, 1,400 Infected

2/24/2025

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A devastating cholera outbreak in Kosti, Sudan, has spiraled out of control, claiming 58 lives and infecting over 1,400 people in just three days. Contaminated drinking water, a consequence of a Rapid Support Forces attack, has intensified the emergency. Hospitals are inundated, sparking urgent demands for more treatment facilities and sanitation measures to curb the spread of this deadly disease.

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A devastating cholera outbreak in Kosti, Sudan, has spiraled out of control, claiming 58 lives and infecting over 1,400 people in just three days. Contaminated drinking water, a consequence of a Rapid Support Forces attack, has intensified the emergency. Hospitals are inundated, sparking urgent demands for more treatment facilities and sanitation measures to curb the spread of this deadly disease.