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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The cholera outbreak in South Sudan has had devastating effects:</p><ul><li>212 cholera cases reported, with 31 from Rubkona town and Bentiu IDP camp</li><li>36 RDT positive cases and 15 culture positive cases at the National Reference Laboratory</li><li>One confirmed death with a case fatality rate of 0.47%</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>To protect yourself during a cholera outbreak:</p><ul><li>Ensure access to safe drinking water by boiling or treating water with chlorine</li><li>Practice good hand hygiene with soap, especially after using the bathroom and before eating</li><li>Avoid eating raw or undercooked foods, particularly seafood</li><li>Seek prompt medical attention if you show symptoms of cholera, such as severe diarrhea and vomiting</li><li>Avoid self-medication and follow public health guidelines</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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            Below is a rough emergency preparation guide. Using Planbowl, you can <a href="https://www.planbowl.com">customize
            an emergency
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit that includes:</p><ul><li>Water purification tablets or a portable water filter</li><li>Oral rehydration salts (ORS)</li><li>Basic first aid kit</li><li>Hand sanitizers and soap</li><li>Non-perishable food items</li><li>Essential medications</li></ul>
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The cholera outbreak in Bentiu, South Sudan, poses serious health risks due to poor conditions and population movement.

Cholera Outbreak in South Sudan's Unity State Escalates

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A cholera outbreak has been declared in Bentiu, South Sudan, impacting a population of 300,000 in camps. Despite two rounds of oral cholera vaccinations, transmission continues due to poor conditions and population movements. The outbreak has affected various counties and heightened the risk of further spread due to flooding and inadequate access to safe water and sanitation.

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