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Sudan: Health authorities deny cholera outbreak in Kuajok

The World health Organization (WHO) in juba and the ministry of health in the government of south Sudan have denied there is currently a cholera outbreak in Kuajok in East Aweil.

According to GoSS Health Ministry Official, Dr. Pinyi Nyimol, about 27 cases of cholera were reported two weeks ago in Aweil town. He said no further cases had been reported since then.

The medical officer at WHO in juba, Dr Lomuru said no reports have been received recently of further cholera cases in the area.