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UN warns acute malnutrition and cholera are rising in South Sudan amid funding shortfall
Summary
UN agencies reported a rise in acute malnutrition among children under 5 in South Sudan and a large cholera outbreak, while the 2025 humanitarian plan remains partially funded.
United Nations agencies told reporters that acute malnutrition among children under 5 in South Sudan has increased and that the country is facing a severe cholera outbreak, with limited funding to expand response operations.
The Spokesperson said the number of children under 5 needing urgent treatment for acute malnutrition rose from about 2.1 million to about 2.3 million between July 2024 and June 2025. She also cited nearly 74,000 reported cholera cases and at least 1,362 deaths across nine states as of June 16, and said partners have administered about 6.9 million doses of oral cholera vaccine as part of the response.
The Spokesperson said the 2025 humanitarian needs and response plan for South Sudan is about 20% funded; the transcript referenced a specific cash figure in the bank that was unclear in the briefing and is therefore not specified here. UN agencies called for urgent funding to expand food assistance, nutrition and health services.
Background: The Spokesperson framed the situation as part of a broader pattern of rising humanitarian needs driven by conflict, climate shocks and limited funding, and said the UN and partners have scaled up vaccinations and other emergency measures where access allows.
