00:00A 10-day cholera vaccination campaign has begun in Katoom, targeting residents aged from one and above
00:05in an urgent push to contain Sudan's rapidly spreading outbreak.
00:10The outbreak, fueled by ongoing conflict, mass displacement and recent heavy rains,
00:15have already cost over 83,000 cases and 2,100 deaths since July 2024, according to the UN.
00:23This year alone, 32,000 suspected cases have been reported.
00:26The targeted age group is from one year and above.
00:31Age groups older than one year are included in the vaccination campaign.
00:38For many residents, the vaccine offers a glimmer of hope.
00:45I felt great relief that the cholera vaccine has arrived. We have felt reassured.
00:51While Katoom's last vaccination drive held up cop infections,
00:55age group 1, the disease is surging in other regions, particularly in Defor,
01:01where collapsing infrastructure and flooding are creating perfect conditions for cholera to spread.
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