Written By Lisa Murimi
More than 430 people have died from cholera in Sudan over the past month, as the country’s civil war exacerbates a dire health crisis, according to the health ministry.
The number of cholera infections has surged to approximately 14,000, with the ministry pledging to combat the outbreak despite the ongoing conflict.
Since fighting erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the humanitarian situation has deteriorated drastically.
The U.S. special envoy for Sudan, T om Perriello, estimates that up to 150,000 people have died in the conflict, which has displaced over nine million residents and created fears of widespread famine.
Medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reported significant obstacles in providing aid, stating that both warring parties regularly obstruct their efforts, resulting in a humanitarian response that falls far short of what is needed.
The cholera outbreak, declared in mid-August by Health Minister Haitham Mohammed Ibrahim, is compounded by heavy rainfall, flooding, and overcrowding in displacement camps.
MSF has reported alarming maternal and child health statistics, with 114 maternal deaths recorded in South Darfur alone, while thousands of children are facing starvation.
