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The current Kala azar (VL) outbreak has been ongoing to date, since Government’s formally declaration in September 2009.
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Kala azar is endemic in four states in South Sudan namely: Upper Nile, Unity, Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria, where 2.7 million people are considered to be at risk in 28 counties.
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The disease is also endemic in neighboring countries bordering with South Sudan including Ethiopia, Kenya and Sudan.