Clean water to stave off cholera in South Sudan

When fighting broke out in Kodok in late April, thousands of people were forced to flee. Many sought refuge inland in the small village of Aburoc, while others went further, crossing the border into Sudan. Access to food, water and health-care remains extremely limited in Aburoc, and living conditions in makeshift settlements are especially difficult.

The ICRC together with the South Sudan Red Cross has responded by providing food, seeds and tools, and improving access to health-care for thousands affected by the conflict. Our teams have improved access to water for over 100,000 people in areas of Jonglei, Unity, Warrap, Central Equatorias, and Upper Nile.

Highlights of our work in South Sudan between January and June 2017

	340,000 people received food in the form of monthly rations
	115,000 people were provided with essential household items
	Provided over 34,000 outpatient consultations
	Vaccinated over 168,000 livestock to keep them healthy
	Improved the conditions of detention for 2,300 detainees
	Trained more than 1,000 military personnel on IHL

For more information, read the full update on our work in South Sudan.