Following South Sudan’s reported 697 cases and seven deaths due to cholera between January 1 and November 24, 2024, Astral Aviation, in association with Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), delivered 1.1 million doses of cholera vaccines to South Sudan. “Delivering 1.1 million doses of cholera vaccines to South Sudan aboard our Boeing B767-200F is a meaningful way to close 2024 and embark on a new chapter in 2025,” Sanjeev Gadhia, Founder and CEO, Astral Aviation, wrote in a LinkedIn post. “No other airline makes a bigger impact in Africa than Astral Aviation.”
Speaking to CGTN Africa, Gabriel Buom Tap, Immunisation Officer, Unicef says: “This is supposed to be a two dose vaccine but if you take one dose, you are supposed to get immunity within two weeks. The second dose can be taken within six months, and it can protect you for three years.” Yolanda Awel Deng, Health Minister, South Sudan urged the society and the media to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination.