October 2019: Sudan launches five-day cholera campaign

In response to an outbreak declared in September, Sudan launched a five-day cholera campaign on October 11, delivering 1.6 million doses of oral vaccine to people aged one year and above in the Blue Nile and Sinnar states. As of October 22, the country has reported 323 suspected cholera cases and 10 deaths. The country plans to run a second round in middle to late November to boost protection. UNICEF; UNOCHA