Severe cholera outbreak in South Sudan continues

Since the beginning of the cholera outbreak in June 2016, over 5,500 people have been infected and at least 137 have died. The disease has affected 14 counties and many cases have been in the capital, Juba.

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.