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Sudan Battles Deadly Cholera Outbreak Amidst War
30 Jun
Summary
- Cholera outbreak reported with 117 deaths in West Kordofan.
- Conflict disrupts health services, hindering aid access.
- WHO scaling up treatment centers and handwashing stations.
Sudan is grappling with a new cholera outbreak, with the Ministry of Health confirming 117 deaths in West Kordofan state as of June 20. The country has also recorded seven confirmed cases and 838 suspected cases.
This announcement follows a previous outbreak that concluded earlier this year, having affected all 18 states and resulted in over 124,000 infections and 3,573 fatalities.
The current crisis is unfolding under the severe strain of Sudan's three-year civil war. This conflict has disrupted essential health services, making it difficult for aid organizations to access affected populations.
The World Health Organization is actively responding by scaling up cholera treatment centers and oral rehydration points. Efforts also include the deployment of handwashing stations to curb the spread of the disease.
