The cholera outbreak in Sudan has claimed 852 lives, according to health officials.
The Sudanese Ministry of Health reported that total cholera cases have surged to 29,147.
Heavy rains and floods since June have significantly contributed to the epidemic’s spread.
Authorities declared cholera an epidemic on August 12, escalating the public health crisis.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported 3.4 million children at risk.
UNICEF has sent 1.4 million doses of cholera vaccine to assist the nation.
As war continues in Sudan, the ongoing health crisis complicates the situation further.
