Sudan Relief Fund Highlighted on EWTN News Nightly

Matt Smith Talks Cholera Outbreak and Crisis in Sudan

Sudan Relief Fund Senior Vice President, Matt Smith, appeared on EWTN News Nightly to discuss the humanitarian situation in Sudan and South Sudan, and the onset of the worst cholera outbreak seen in the region in years. Matt discussed the effects of the two-plus year ongoing conflict in Sudan between the militia group RSF (Rapid Support Forces) and the government’s reigning military, the SAF (Sudanese Armed Forces). He explained how widespread displacement, disruption of access to food and clean water sources, and the resulting outbreak of famine and sickness, has led to the worst humanitarian crisis on the globe today.

Now the most severe cholera outbreak the country has seen for many years is ravaging the nation, and spreading to South Sudan through the movement of refugees fleeing the war. Already 100,000 cases have been reported, along with 2,500 cholera related deaths, as the toll rises.

Matt Smith discussed the urgent need for clean water, food, and sanitary conditions, along with medical intervention to stem the cholera crisis, while explaining how the ongoing conflict presents challenges in delivering humanitarian aid.

Through our partners and networks on the ground, Sudan Relief Fund continues to deliver emergency food and medical supplies to the millions who are displaced in camps in both countries. 

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