Medical sources reported on Saturday that residents in Nyala, South Darfur, have shown symptoms of suspected dengue fever. A health clinic source told that more than 40 suspected dengue cases were recorded in the past week.
Patients exhibited high fever, vomiting, nausea, and body temperatures reaching 45 degrees Celsius, raising concerns of a serious outbreak. Another medical source said the disease went undetected due to the absence of dedicated testing devices in Nyala clinics.
These devices are normally shipped from northern Sudan, while imports from South Sudan risk damage or poor storage during transport. Local resident Badr al-Din al-Nadhir described persistent vomiting, nausea, and high fever, visiting a clinic twice without proper diagnosis.
He was prescribed only antibiotics, despite the severity of his symptoms, highlighting gaps in local diagnostic capabilities. A Nyala State Ministry of Health source declined to comment on whether dengue cases were reported elsewhere in South Darfur.
Dengue fever spreads through bites from infected Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, posing a growing health threat across Sudan. The disease has already been reported in multiple states, including Khartoum, raising fears of wider outbreaks if containment is delayed.
Medical authorities are urged to expedite testing and public awareness campaigns to prevent further transmission and protect vulnerable populations. Residents are advised to take precautions against mosquito bites, including using repellents, nets, and eliminating standing water near homes.
