More than 430 fatalities from cholera have been reported in Sudan over the past month, according to the health ministry, as the ongoing civil war exacerbates the humanitarian crisis. The total number of reported infections has surged to approximately 14,000.
Authorities are making every effort to address the cholera outbreak in affected regions, despite the escalating infection rates. The conflict has severely hampered the delivery of necessary medical supplies and treatment to those in need, with ongoing violence resulting in up to 150,000 deaths since the civil war erupted last year.
Medical organizations have highlighted that their operations are frequently obstructed by both sides in the conflict, resulting in a humanitarian response that falls significantly short of what is required to tackle the crisis.
Cholera, a highly contagious disease, can lead to severe diarrhea, dehydration, and death if not treated promptly. Although it is relatively easy to cure, the need for rapid treatment is critical.
Sudan’s Health Minister declared a cholera outbreak in mid-August. The situation has been further complicated by heavy rainfall and flooding, which, along with overcrowding in displacement camps, has created conditions ripe for the disease’s spread.
In response to the outbreak, authorities have implemented restrictions in various locations, including the closure of schools, markets, and stores, to help mitigate the transmission of cholera in affected communities.
