Cholera Outbreak Kills 120 People in Sudan

A cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed 120 people and caused 1,102 suspected cases since May, according to the World Health Organization.

The WHO said the outbreak is Sudan’s third major cholera wave since fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces began in April 2023.

The latest outbreak began two months after the previous wave was declared over in March.

Government figures showed that the earlier outbreak infected more than 124,400 people and killed about 3,500 between July 2024 and March 2026.

The latest outbreak was declared in West Kordofan State and has spread into neighbouring North Kordofan.

The WHO said nearly 300 suspected cases and three deaths had been reported in North Kordofan.

Sudan’s rainy season is expected to increase the risk of transmission, with contaminated water sources and restricted humanitarian access affecting response efforts.

WHO Representative in Sudan Shible Sahbani said about 40% of the country’s health facilities were no longer operational.

He said many facilities still functioning were providing limited services because of insecurity, shortages of supplies and inadequate staffing.

The conflict has reduced access to health care in several parts of Sudan and affected disease surveillance.

It was not immediately clear when health authorities expect the latest outbreak to be contained.

SOURCE: AFP, WHO