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Sudan just declared itself cholera-free after a massive six-month health campaign that delivered over 20 million vaccine doses during an active conflict. The victory shows what's possible when health workers refuse to give up, even in the toughest conditions.
For the first time in over three years, countries can now prevent cholera outbreaks before they start, thanks to doubled vaccine production. Mozambique just launched the first preventive campaign, with Bangladesh and DR Congo next in line.
A cholera outbreak in Grootfontein, Namibia has been contained with all patients successfully treated and only two remaining in care. The community's rapid response turned a potential crisis into a public health win.