Warrap State, Kuacjok — April 27, 2025 — Warrap State cholera outbreak continues to escalate, threatening lives across the region. As the death toll rises and over 1,139 suspected cases overwhelm health centers, the urgency to act immediately at the household and community level has never been greater.
According to the Ministry of Health’s official report from Kuacjok, 142 new suspected cholera cases were recorded in the last 24 hours, with 4 new deaths and 138 fresh hospital admissions.
In response, health leaders are issuing a life-saving call: families must take immediate action at home — and report any signs of cholera symptoms within 24 hours to the nearest health facility.
“Every minute matters when it comes to cholera,” stressed Dr. Donato Agim, Health Director for Gogrial East County.
“We urge families to act fast.
Reporting patients early saves lives — and protects entire communities from further devastation.” This surge in cases follows an earlier alert issued last week — read the full report here — where South Sudan Online covered the escalating situation across Gogrial East and Tonj North Counties.
Essential First Aid: How to Fight the Warrap State Cholera Outbreak at Home
When clinics are far or overwhelmed, your home becomes the first hospital. Immediate home interventions can prevent tragedy in the critical early hours.
Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS): The First Weapon Against Cholera
Every household must stock 20–30 ORS sachets.
Start rehydration the moment diarrhea begins — without waiting.
Zinc Supplements to Protect Children’s Lives
Give 10–20mg of zinc daily for 10–14 days.
Zinc dramatically shortens and softens the course of diarrhea in children.
Clean Water: The Lifeline for Every Household
Only drink boiled water or water purified with tablets like Aquatabs.
Unsafe water continues the cycle of infection — kill it before it kills.
Strict Handwashing: Break the Chain of Infection
Wash hands with soap or sanitizer before meals and after using the toilet.
Hygiene is the most powerful invisible shield in the cholera war.
Disinfection: Stop the Spread Inside the Home
Disinfect toilets, bedsheets, clothes, and floors with chlorine-based cleaners (like Jik).
Spilled vomit and diarrhea must be immediately and thoroughly sanitized.
Homemade ORS: A Family’s Lifeline During Supply Shortages
If ORS packets run out, don’t panic — act:
Mix:
6 level teaspoons of sugar
½ level teaspoon of salt
In 1 liter (5 cups) of clean drinking water
Important Tip:
Taste your solution — it should be no sweeter than tears.
Too much sugar or salt can harm the patient.
Without Zinc, Focus on Hydration
Even without zinc tablets, you must keep rehydrating:
Homemade ORS
Thin vegetable soups
Light porridge
Clean drinking water
Even after vomiting, resume small sips every few minutes until professional care is available.
The Critical 24-Hour Window to Save Lives During Cholera
Cholera kills through dehydration, often within just 6–12 hours if untreated.
Early rehydration and rapid referral to a clinic reduce the risk of death by over 90%.
Warrap State Cholera Outbreak Fast Facts (as of April 26, 2025):
| Metric | Past 24 Hours | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Suspected Cases | 142 | 1,139 |
| Deaths | 4 | 56 |
| Admissions | 138 | 275 Active |
| Recoveries | 129 | 808 |
(Source: Ministry of Health, Warrap State, Kuacjok)
United Communities Are Stronger: How Families Can Fight Back Together
The Ministry of Health urges urgent action:
Report suspected cases within 24 hours.
Continue basic treatment at home until help arrives.
Maintain sanitation practices daily.
Share accurate cholera prevention information with neighbors.
“If one household acts quickly, it saves others,” Dr. Donato Agim said.
“Together, our communities can defeat this outbreak.”
Hope Amid Crisis: Building a Future Beyond the Cholera Outbreak
As South Sudan approaches its rainy season — when cholera risk peaks — families in Warrap State face a choice:
Will we surrender to fear? Or will we fight back, armed with knowledge, courage, and unity?
By reporting early, treating immediately, and preventing contamination, every home in Warrap State can become a fortress against cholera.
Together, we can save our children, our elders, and our future.
SouthSudanOnline.com will continue providing daily updates and real-time guidance throughout this emergency.
Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay strong.
