Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, confirmed that since the beginning of the Sudanese crisis and the spread of cholera, the Egyptian state has emphasized dealing with health events in the preventive medicine sector.
During a phone call with journalist Ahmed Moussa on the program “On My Responsibility” on the “Sada El Balad” channel, Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar added that cholera spreads due to contamination in drinking water and food, leading to its transmission to humans, with symptoms including severe diarrhea and dehydration.
Cholera can lead to death if not treated. He pointed out that Egypt has heightened readiness at land ports directly connected to Sudan, in addition to air ports, with daily monitoring at both the regional and international levels.
He continued, “A variety of diseases have spread and Egypt is taking a series of measures to prevent the spread of these diseases, including monkeypox, which has spread in Africa.”
Sudan is currently grappling with a severe cholera outbreak, exacerbated by ongoing conflicts. As of late 2023, there have been thousands of suspected cases and significant fatalities. The outbreak has spread across several states, prompting a substantial response from humanitarian agencies, which includes increasing the supply of cholera vaccines and medical aid. The conflict has displaced millions, complicating the efforts to control the spread of the disease and putting immense pressure on the already strained health infrastructure.
