SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Sudan Tribune - U.S. announces $8m aid to Sudan and South Sudan over COVID-19

28/3/2020: Sudan Tribune - U.S. announces $8m aid to Sudan and South Sudan over COVID-19

 Sudan Tribune reports that the US has announced $8 million aid for both Sudan and South Sudan in emergency health assistance, as part of its response to the global coronavirus pandemic.

 The US State Department said the “assistance will primarily provide health-related support and supplies to bolster water and sanitation activities.”

 Sudan Tribune note that Sudanese Health Minister Akram Eltom says there are 85 suspected cases of coronavirus in Sudan.