Cholera-Bentiu-12-2024-21 – MSF teams and patients are seen at the MSF-supported Cholera Treatment Center (CTC) in Bentiu State Hospital in Rubkona County of Unity State. (Photo: Gale Julius Dada/MSF).

Health authorities in Unity State say Rubkona County has recorded more than 4,700 cholera cases as the outbreak continues to spread across the state.

Speaking to Eye Radio on Thursday morning, the State Minister of Health, Jal Puok, said Rubkona County has recorded 4,790 cases, followed by Mayom with 2,031 cases, while Koch has the lowest number with 23 cases.

“These issues of cholera has been ongoing in Unity State. It has reached to all seven counties in Unity State and in which the most affected country is Rubkona County followed by Mayon because the total of Rubkona is 4,790 followed by Mayon which is 2,031 and the least County is Koch which is 23, that is the least county,” he explained.

Puok said Rubkona recorded 63 cases in the past 24 hours, with 32 patients discharged and 21 still receiving care.

He said 45 cholera-related deaths have been reported in the state since the beginning of 2026, although no death was recorded in the previous 24 hours.

“For the past 24 hours Rubkona has recorded 63 cases in which 32 are being discharge and 21 are still on the care. Yes, there are death cases but past 24 hours there is no death cases. As per total we have 45 death cases since the beginning of this year 2026,” he said.

Puok said health authorities are conducting awareness campaigns in affected communities to help prevent the further spread of the disease.

He urged residents to maintain proper hygiene, drink safe water, and seek medical attention when cholera symptoms appear.