Hey everyone, here's a serious update from Sudan. The Ministry of Health has reported that since July 2024, a staggering 91,034 cholera cases have been confirmed across 116 localities in 17 states – and tragically, 2,302 lives have been lost. 😷
Just in the week between July 12 and 18, 1,307 new cases and 18 additional deaths were reported in 35 localities across 12 states. Notably, Tawila in North Darfur State recorded the highest number of infections with 519 cases, while Bileil in South Darfur State saw the most deaths.
This crisis unfolds against the backdrop of an already severe humanitarian situation. Floods, seasonal diseases like malaria and dengue fever, and an ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have all intensified the challenges on the ground. With 70 to 80 percent of medical institutions in conflict areas unable to operate normally and over 250 hospitals closed, the country faces a multidimensional emergency.
International aid agencies have raised red flags, warning that the humanitarian crisis is worsening. The situation in Sudan is a stark reminder of how conflict, environmental hardships, and public health issues can interlace, leaving communities extremely vulnerable. Stay tuned for more updates as this developing crisis evolves.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
