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August 30, 2024 (Omdurman) – At least 80 cases of malnutrition, including the deaths of two children, have been reported in Um Badda area west of Omdurman in Khartoum State, ER activists said on Wednesday.
The activist, who asked not to be named, also said there were 30 suspected cases of cholera, four of which had been confirmed through laboratory tests, and 60 cases of conjunctivitis linked to poor sanitation and waste accumulation.
The official added that most cholera cases occurred among pregnant women.
A spokesman for the Khartoum State Ministry of Health told Sudan Tribune last Wednesday that the ministry has formed household survey teams to detect cases of malnutrition caused by misunderstanding and reliance on a single food.
The emergency room is staffed by volunteers from a variety of fields, including health workers and community activists.
The Sudanese army has managed to retake most of western Omdurman, but the Rapid Support Forces still control some isolated areas in Um Badah.
The Khartoum State Ministry of Health recently announced a massive sanitation and disease control campaign to address the impact of conflict in the state.
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