Written question asked by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 April 2025 (named day). It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 April 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Sudan: Vaccination

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support vaccine distribution in conflict affected areas of Sudan.

Answer: The conflict in Sudan and the widespread destruction of sanitation and health services has caused a devastating cholera outbreak. Two-thirds of states in Sudan are experiencing more than three different disease outbreaks, which are exacerbated by the widening climatic shocks. In response, the UK is supporting United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and others who are delivering lifesaving emergency health interventions including cholera vaccines, treatment, and prevention. Specifically, we are also contributing to an ongoing cholera vaccination campaign in Kosti and Rabak, targeting one million people. UK aid is also addressing related needs across the region given the cross-border risks of Sudan's cholera outbreak. We continue to urge all parties in Sudan to facilitate humanitarian access so that aid reaches those most in need.

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