South Darfur cholera cases rise to 844 as outbreak spreads

Health officials in South Darfur have reported 45 new cholera cases, including one death, bringing the cumulative total since May 27 to 844 infections and 52 fatalities.

According to the state’s General Administration of Health Emergencies and Epidemic Control, the latest daily report shows the following distribution of cases:

  • Nyala North locality: 11 cases across the neighborhoods of Domaya, Salam West, Al-Tadamon, Dereij Camp, Al-Riyadh, Al-Nahda and Al-Darwa.
  • Nyala South locality: 11 cases from Karari, Al-Jabal, Al-Wahda South, Al-Wali, West Al-Izaa and Al-Wadi.
  • Balil locality: 15 cases from Al-Salam and Kalma Camp.
  • Al-Salam locality: 8 cases, mainly in the Umm Kasara area.

Cumulative totals by locality since May 27, 2025:

  • Nyala North: 314 cases, 16 deaths
  • Nyala South: 156 cases, 5 deaths
  • Balil: 314 cases, 29 deaths
  • Al-Salam: 44 cases, 1 death
  • Kass: 9 cases
  • Ntega: 2 cases
  • Qoza and Ad Al-Fursan: 1 case each

The ministry continues to warn of a high risk of transmission as the outbreak spreads across multiple localities, particularly camps and densely populated urban neighborhoods.

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