The World Health Organization ( WHO) on Tuesday revealed an emergency program in coordination with Sudan's Federal Ministry of Health to mobilize 2.4 million doses of yellow fever vaccine to combat the disease recently spreading in the Darfur region.

"Sudan's Federal Ministry of Health and the WHO are mobilizing 2.4 million doses of yellow fever vaccine provided by the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine in order to conduct an emergency response vaccination campaign in Darfur," said WHO in a statement, a copy of which was obtained by Xinhua.

To date, 358 suspected cases of yellow fever have been reported in Darfur, including 107 deaths, the statement said, noting that the cases were reported from 23 localities in Darfur and new cases are also appearing in other villages.

The WHO said seven isolation centers have been established in Nyala, Kass, Nertity, Zalengei, Garcilla, Morni and Geneina to tackle the outbreak.

Active search for new cases was ongoing as entomological surveys are being conducted in affected areas, while the state health ministries in the region were also strengthening blood bank units in Geneina and Zalengei in West and Central Darfur, according to the statement.

The WHO requested all the partners to support the response efforts by pooling manpower and financial resources to respond to the outbreak, noting that there is a need for a minimum 4.8 million US dollars to conduct the campaign and provide treatment for patients.

Yellow fever is mainly spread by mosquitoes, and the most frequent symptoms are fever, bleeding and vomiting. There is no specific treatment for the disease, other than supportive care to treat dehydration and fever, and blood transfusion if needed. Vaccination is the most important measure for preventing yellow fever.