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‘Mysterious illness’ hits Fangak county

December 23, 2021Health, News, South SudanNo Commentssouthsudannews

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Fangak, December 23, 2021 (SSNA) — A mysterious disease believed to be cholera is killing people in South Sudan, especially in Jonglei State’s Fangak County, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.

South Sudan’s Health Ministry said the disease has already killed elderly and young people and that ages 1-14 appear to be the hardest hit.

The WHO has conducted investigations and its finding is pending, according to a statement seen by the SSNA.

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