South Sudan: Cholera Outbreak Situation Report No. 73 (Reporting date: 21 April 2026)

Country: South Sudan Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization Please refer to the attached file. Key Weekly Highlights as of 19 April 2026 • In the past week, 191 new suspected cases and 1 death (CFR: 0. 5%) were reported across 7 counties. • In the last 14 days of reporting (onset from 06 April 2026 to 19 April 2026), 627 new cases and 2 deaths (CFR: 0. 3%) were reported in 9 counties. Most of these cases came from Mayom (389, 62. 0%), Ayod (154, 24. 6%), Panyijiar (28, 4. 5%) and Renk (22, 3. 5%). • From 28 September 2024 to 19 April 2026, 102, 718 cases, including 1, 666 deaths have been reported in 55 counties, across 9 states and all three administrative areas (i. e. , Abyei, Ruweng and Greater Pibor). • Of the 1, 666 deaths, 834 (50. 1%) occurred in health facilities, while the rest were community deaths. The overall case fatality rate (CFR) is 1. 6%, while the health facility CFR is 0. 8%. • Unity State continue to account for the highest burden of cholera cases at 33% (33, 858) followed by Jonglei State at 15% (15, 308) and Central Equatorial State at 13% (12, 794) of the cumulative cases. • The age group with highest case count is 0-4 years (24%) followed by those aged 5-14 years (22%). • Mayom and Panyijiar are the only counties in Unity state still reporting cholera cases. • The outbreak is now geographically limited to five states: Jonglei, Unity, Lakes, Central Equatoria, and Upper Nile, largely driven by conflict and poor WASH conditions especially among displaced and returnee/refugee populations.

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