Sudan Cholera Outbreak Kills 114 as War Restricts Aid Access and Disease Risks Rise

Sudan’s worsening humanitarian crisis is facing a new health emergency as cholera spreads across several parts of the country.

The World Health Organization has recorded more than 1,330 confirmed cholera cases and 114 deaths, with infections concentrated mainly in western Sudan, including the Darfur and Kordofan regions.

Health officials are particularly concerned about El-Obeid in North Kordofan, where ongoing insecurity and drone attacks have restricted humanitarian operations.

The cholera case fatality rate has reached 13.7 percent, which WHO described as extremely high for a disease that can be prevented and treated when medical care is available.

The outbreak is emerging as Sudan enters the rainy season, a period expected to increase the risk of transmission.

The conflict in North Kordofan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has displaced large numbers of people, raising fears that cholera could spread among communities with limited access to clean water and healthcare.

Sudan’s war, which began on April 15, 2023, has created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, leaving more than 33 million people in need of assistance.

WHO has prepared medical supplies for more than 25,000 people in El-Obeid, but officials said the current support would not be sufficient given the scale of the needs.

The agency delivered 8.5 tonnes of medical supplies to Kadugli and Dilling in South Kordofan, marking its first delivery to the area since December 2024.

Source: FSX Business News