The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says about 78 suspected cholera cases with five confirmed have been reported since 16 October at the UN camp in Bentiu town.
“Immediately treating and halting the spread of cholera is critical in this site, where more than 101,500 internally displaced persons (IDPs) are living in very close quarters,” said IOM Health Officer Dr. Andrew Mbala.
In a press release seen by Radio Tamazuj today, the aid group said it was able to conduct a site-wide oral cholera vaccination (OCV) campaign, completing two rounds of the OCV for 71,200 people, the approximate population of the Bentiu PoC site in June 2015.
But more than 30,000 new arrivals have come to the site since the campaign was conducted, according to IOM.
The organization pointed out that it is managing oral rehydration points to treat patients presenting cholera symptoms at its two primary health care clinics in the site, while referring severe cases to the Médecins Sans Frontières clinic for in-patient care.
IOM noted that it has also formed Handwashing Championship leagues, which bring students together from across the UN camp to demonstrate their handwashing skills.