Displaced people in South Sudan receive vaccination against cholera

The internally displaced people living in a camp near South Sudan's capital Juba have recently received vaccination against cholera as the disease spreads to many other parts of the country following report of the first case on Oct 28 at a transit center for refugees and returnees.

South Sudan's first case of the latest cholera outbreak was reported at Renk transit center for refugees and returnees fleeing conflict in neighboring Sudan.

Many of those affected are people living in the internally displaced persons' camps where sanitation is poor, exposing them to higher risk of infection.

The worst-hit area is the oil-rich Unity state said the government and the state has recorded more than 3,000 cases of cholera with at least 79 people died of the disease, according to the local authorities. More than 20 cholera-related deaths have been reported in Juba, said the city's authorities.

In an attempt to contain the spreading of the disease, South Sudan's government and the World Health Organization (WHO) are now racing to administer cholera vaccines among internally displaced people in the capital Juba and the nearby regions.

Medical workers said the vaccination campaign alone is not capable of curbing the epidemic and there needs to be more complimentary measures to construct a complete intervention system.

"The vaccine is an important, very critical part of the intervention but at the same time it should be also complimentary with extra wash intervention, surveillance, early detection and treatment, so, it's a combination of intervention, " said Tatek Mamecha, medical staff of WHO South Sudan.

The South Sudan government said currently, the vaccines are still not enough to cover the population in all areas where cholera cases have been reported.

According to WHO, the country has one of the most underdeveloped health sectors in the world and many of the country's medical facilities are only operational because of the support from aid agencies.

Displaced people in South Sudan receive vaccination against cholera

Displaced people in South Sudan receive vaccination against cholera

Displaced people in South Sudan receive vaccination against cholera

Displaced people in South Sudan receive vaccination against cholera

Nearly 100 guests from the Chinese and American business, academic, and media sectors gathered in New York Friday to discuss new opportunities brought to the world by China's blueprint for high-quality development.

The "China in Springtime: China's Development Opportunities for the World" high-level dialogue, hosted by China Media Group, came after the "two sessions" concluded in Beijing, an event watched closely by many industry leaders in the United States.

Speakers said that as a key window into contemporary China, the annual "two sessions" once again drew global attention. This year's meetings approved important documents, including the Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). This roadmap for China's high-quality growth is seen as providing a new list of opportunities for the world.

Participants emphasized that China's development cannot be separated from the world, and global prosperity also requires China. They described this year as significant for China-U.S. relations, calling for a steady, sound, and sustainable development in bilateral ties that benefits both nations and the world.

During the session, guests from the investment and technology sectors explored topics such as the potential for China-U.S. economic and trade cooperation, as well as the global opportunities arising from technological innovation and new quality productive forces.

The event also featured screenings of CMG-produced programs, including an amazing martial arts performance presented by a dozen humanoid robots with young Kungfu artists at the recently staged Spring Festival Gala, China's most-watched TV show.

The dialogue series will be held in countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.

High-level dialogue in New York brings China's development opportunities to world