00:00A massive cholera vaccination campaign kicks off in Darfur, targeting 1.86 million people
00:08across six localities. The urgent response comes as cholera spreads rapidly. Over 12,000
00:14cases and 358 deaths reported in Darfur alone since May. With the conflict crippling health
00:21services and safe water access, the WHO, UNICEF and Sudan's Ministry of Health have mobilised
00:28vaccines through challenging cross-border operations. It comes at a critical time, as cholera cases
00:34in Darfur continue to rise at an alarming rate. The campaign launched to end the cities of Malaya
00:40and Adean, with plans to expand to Taluila before month's end. The 10-day campaign aims to reach
00:4897% of the population in affected areas. Cholera thrives in poor water and sanitation conditions,
00:55alongside vaccines, clean water, hygiene and fast treatment are key to stopping its deadly spread.
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