Summary of Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) or Kala azar (KA) Outbreak Situation in South Sudan
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Download document The current Kala azar (VL) outbreak has been ongoing to date, since Government’s formally declaration in September 2009.
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.
The disease is also endemic in neighboring countries bordering with South Sudan including Ethiopia, Kenya and Sudan.