A devastating cholera outbreak has claimed 1,205 lives in Sudan since August, the country’s Health Ministry revealed on Tuesday.
With 44,729 cases recorded across 11 of Sudan’s 18 states, the epidemic has tightened its grip on the war-torn nation.
Khartoum, Al-Jazirah, and White Nile are among the severely impacted regions, as health officials continue to battle the relentless spread.
The ministry confirmed 43 new cases in the last reporting period but noted no additional deaths.
Despite these efforts, the sheer scale of the epidemic underscores a dire public health crisis.
Declared an epidemic in August, cholera thrives in contaminated water and causes severe dehydration.
Without prompt treatment, it can lead to death within hours, posing a grave threat to communities with limited access to healthcare.
Compounding this tragedy is the backdrop of Sudan’s violent conflict, which erupted in April 2023 between the General al-Burhan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The brutal clashes have left over 20,000 dead and forced more than 14 million people to flee their homes.
The combination of warfare and epidemic has stretched Sudan’s resources to the brink, leaving millions vulnerable.
International organizations warn that worsening conditions could exacerbate the crisis, leading to even higher casualties.
As cholera continues to devastate Sudan, the need for urgent international assistance grows ever more pressing.
The nation faces a battle on two fronts, with lives hanging precariously in the balance.
