Sudan health crisis funding falls to just a third of required amount
## Funding Gap Threatens Sudan’s Battle Against Cholera Sudan’s health emergency is spiralling as funding for 2024 has been secured at just 66 % of the $1.2 billion the United Nations says is required. The shortfall jeopardises critical vaccination campaigns, clean‑water initiatives and treatment centres, coming as the country confronts its third cholera flare‑up in as many years. ### Key Takeaways - **Funding secured:** Only two‑thirds of the $1.2 bn target have been pledged, leaving a $400 m deficit. - **Humanitarian impact:** The gap endangers cholera vaccination drives, safe‑water projects, and the operation of treatment facilities. - **Repeated outbreaks:** This is the third cholera surge in three years, underscoring systemic health system weaknesses. - **UN estimate:** The United Nations has highlighted the $1.2 bn shortfall as a critical barrier to an effective response. - **Donor engagement:** International donors have yet to close the financing gap, prompting urgent calls for increased contributions. [Read Full Article](https://news.ababil360.com/sudan-health-crisis-funding-falls-to-just-a-third-of-required-amount/) #SudanHealth #CholeraOutbreak #UNFundingGap #HumanitarianCrisis #WaterSanitation #VaccinationShortfall #GlobalAid #HealthInfrastructure #Sudan2024 #newsababil360
