Sudan’s Federal Ministry of Health launched a vital national vaccination campaign on Saturday to combat a rising diphtheria outbreak.
The urgent health initiative targets 2.7 million citizens aged 5 to 20 across multiple war-torn states until August 15.
A brutal two-year war shattered Sudan’s health infrastructure, creating a fertile breeding ground for this dangerous bacterial infection.
The Sudanese Doctors Syndicate reported fifteen cases and three tragic deaths in Khartoum, prompting desperate pleas for international intervention.
Vaccination teams will deploy through fixed centers, temporary sites, and mobile units to deliver free, life-saving protection to families.
Campaign head Muhammad Al-Hussein Al-Hajj confirmed that all technical and logistical arrangements are finalized across the targeted localities.
Officials urge families to bring previous vaccination records to help secure the full, three-dose immunity required for high protection.
