Cumulative cases since outbreak start — WHO bulletin dated 2026-06-28
Official report date — in isolated zones, field onset typically precedes this by days to weeks.
The exact nature of this date (week of confirmation, transmission period, or bulletin publication date) is not specified by the source.
Meningitis in South Sudan — WHO AFRO reported 94 cumulative cases and 7 deaths, weeks 1-26 of 2026. Week 26 (ending 28 June) is the final bulletin of the 2026 epidemic season per WHO AFRO. Source: WHO AFRO Meningitis Weekly Bulletin.
Case trend
First actions
- →Initiate field investigation within 48 h — verify signal with local authorities
- →Alert regional health offices and district focal points
- →Cross-check against WHO, ECDC and Africa CDC data for corroboration
- →Prepare situation report for the next surveillance meeting
Cite this page (Vancouver)
HealthWatch Global. Meningitis outbreak — South Sudan [Internet]. 2026-06-28 [cited 2026 Aug 28]. Available from: https://healthwatch-global.com/en/outbreak/efe89b1b-715e-4c95-a35b-64c1e78cac12. Data source: WHO.
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