Descriptive Epidemiology of a Cholera Outbreak in Gadarif State

الملخص

Gedarif State in Sudan witnessed a continuous outbreak of cholera, especially during the second half of 2023. The spread of the epidemic continued to affect all regions in the state, there are several reasons for the outbreak of the cholera epidemic, one of the most important reasons is the deterioration of the health system in Sudan due to the armed conflict that occurred in mid-April of the same year, in addition to the increase in the number of displaced people in the state due to the war, and also one of the factors affecting is the decrease in the access of humanitarian aid) Humanitarian Response( and health support in the state. This study describes the cholera epidemic and its impact in the short and long term and also makes several recommendations, including strengthening the health surveillance system in the state and providing training for health workers on preventive and control measures. In addition, there increased coordination between sectors, especially for the provision of a new oral cholera vaccine that received prior approval from the World Health Organization on April 12, the Euvichol-S inactivated oral cholera vaccine has a similar efficacy to existing vaccines but with a simplified formula to increase rapid production capacity. Furthermore, it is necessary to train the persons in charge of the units and health workers in the regions on data entry and proper documentation to improve data quality. It is also important to provide medicines and other goods in health facilities to effectively manage cases and conduct public awareness campaigns across the state about personal hygiene and proper sanitation.