Some 1.86 million are being targeted for vaccination as war-torn nation, Sudan launched its cholera vaccination initiative.
The cholera vaccination campaign was launched in Darfur on September 21, 2025.
A massive cholera vaccination campaign kicked off in Darfur on 21 September 2025, targeting 1.86 million persons in six localities.
The campaign is in response to the rapidly spreading cholera outbreak in Sudan, which has seen over 12,000 cases and 358 deaths reported in Darfur alone since May.
The war has destroyed health services and safe water access.
The WHO, UNICEF, and Sudan’s Ministry of Health, backed by Gavi and ICG partners, mobilized vaccines through challenging cross-border operations.
The campaign launched in Nyala and Ad Daein, with plans to expand to Tawila before month’s end. WHO teams are on the ground, training vaccinators, transporting supplies, and monitoring progress to ensure success.
Cholera thrives in poor water and sanitation conditions. Alongside vaccines, clean water, hygiene, and fast treatment are key to stopping its deadly spread. This 10-day campaign aims to reach 97% of the population in affected areas, protecting lives and restoring hope in Sudan’s hardest-hit regions.
Source:Africa Publicity
