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CMMB, with P&G Support, Responds to Deadly Cholera and Hunger Crisis in South Sudan
GlobeNewswire News Roomยท 2025-08-14 20:05
Core Insights - Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) is launching an emergency response in South Sudan due to a cholera outbreak and a deepening hunger crisis affecting thousands of lives in Upper Nile and Central Equatoria State [1] - The cholera outbreak has infected over 85,700 individuals, primarily children under 14, with case fatality rates exceeding WHO emergency thresholds [1] Group 1: Emergency Response - CMMB is distributing P&G Purifier of Water sachets to families in the most affected areas to curb the cholera spread [2] - The partnership with P&G has been crucial in enabling CMMB to respond quickly to the crisis [2] - Additional resources are urgently needed to address the complex health threats faced by the population [3] Group 2: Collaborative Efforts - CMMB supports a consortium of local and international actors to implement a multisectoral response to the emergency [4] - The organization is involved in supporting oral cholera vaccination campaigns led by the Ministry of Health, with logistical support from UNICEF and WHO [7] - CMMB is running mobile clinics to provide treatment for childhood illnesses and nutrition services for displaced populations [7] Group 3: Call to Action - CMMB has launched an emergency campaign to expand its lifesaving response, emphasizing the urgency of contributions to prevent further deaths [5] - The organization has a long history of providing medical and development aid, focusing on women's and children's health in various countries [6] - In 2024, CMMB's Access to Medicines program delivered $278.9 million worth of medicines and medical supplies to 32 countries [6]