Humanitarian Crisis: Cholera Outbreak Amid Prolonged Conflict in Sudan

Cholera is rampant in Sudan, killing 388 and infecting about 13,000 over two months amid ongoing conflict between the military and a paramilitary group. Heavy rains and floods exacerbate the situation. Infrastructure is decimated and famine looms, with over 25.6 million facing acute hunger this year.

Cholera is spreading in war-torn Sudan, killing at least 388 people and sickening about 13,000 others over the past two months, health authorities reported. This comes amid more than 17 months of unresolved conflict between the military and a notorious paramilitary group.

The disease is especially prevalent in flood-devastated eastern Sudan where millions of displaced individuals are sheltered. Recent Health Ministry reports indicate that six died and around 400 were sickened over the last weekend. Cholera cases are present in 10 out of Sudan's 18 provinces, with Kassala and al-Qadarif being severely affected.

Cholera, a fast-developing infection causing severe dehydration and potentially death, thrives in areas with contaminated food or water. The ongoing conflict has also resulted in massive displacement, with over 13 million people forced to flee their homes. Seasonal floods have compounded these challenges, leading to critical infrastructure loss and acute hunger for more than half of Sudan's population.

(With inputs from agencies.)