Cholera spreads in Sudan

The current cholera outbreak in Sudan has extended to North Darfur where 9 people have reportedly died and about 82 others have been infected over the last four days.

Advice

All travellers can minimize the risk of exposure to this disease. Strictly observe all food and water precautions in any area where there is cholera. If gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., vomiting and profuse watery diarrhoea) develop while visiting the affected area, travellers should seek medical care at once.