Health workers in Juba have managed to slow the spread of the disease cholera, which is spread through infected food and water sources.
In a briefing document yesterday, the International Organization for Migration reported that cholera transmission in Juba has “stabilized” over the past three weeks, and that the outbreak has been “contained” to Juba, Terekeka and Duk.
IOM cited the Ministry of Health and World Health Organization in this finding, saying also that as of 18 August the total number of cases was 1,236 with 23 deaths.
The aid agency has been supporting the cholera response in Juba through the work of water and sanitation teams.
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