Cholera outbreak in Sudan kills 212, infects over 5000 in a week
ALBAWABA- A deadly cholera outbreak is sweeping across Sudan, killing at least 212 people and infecting more than 5000 in the past week alone, Sudanese health authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Also Read Cholera outbreak kills 172 in 7 days in Sudan
The country's Health Minister added that Sudan is currently recording up to 1,000 new cases of cholera daily, with the epicenter concentrated in Khartoum and Omdurman, and rising cases reported in multiple other regions.
Cholera Response in Khartoum: Sudanese Health Minister Confirms Sufficient Medical Supplies and Ongoing Vaccination Efforts
In a statement to the press, Sudan's Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, confirmed that the cholera outbreak in Khartoum State is… pic.twitter.com/Q79Vw6i1Ku — Sudanese Echo (@SudaneseEcho) May 28, 2025
Sudan's Federal Health Minister, Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, announced that the cholera outbreak in Khartoum is under control, crediting a coordinated effort between federal and local health authorities.
He affirmed that medical supplies are sufficient, boosted by the arrival of 150 tons of intravenous fluids, and that a vaccination campaign is underway across all state districts to curb further spread.
Dr. Ibrahim also linked the outbreak to the collapse of basic sanitation services following the retreat of rebel militias from Khartoum, saying deteriorating environmental conditions had allowed the disease to spread rapidly.
However, he expressed optimism that sustained intervention and preventive efforts will soon ease the crisis.
Despite recent emergency interventions that have reportedly begun to reduce the rate of new infections and increase recovery rates, the scale of the outbreak remains alarming. Also Read Israel attacks Sanaa airport, destroys last remaining Houthi plane
A nationwide cholera vaccination campaign is expected to launch in early June.
Medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warned that Sudan's already fragile healthcare system cannot cope with the surge.
MSF teams treated nearly 2,000 suspected cases last week, but many patients arrive too late for treatment, said MSF Sudan coordinator Joyce Bakker, describing scenes in cholera centers as 'deeply disturbing.'
The World Health Organization has emphasized the urgent need for clean water, sanitation, and adequate healthcare. The outbreak comes amid Sudan's ongoing war, which has killed over 20,000 people and displaced more than 14 million since 2023.
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