Cholera Outbreak in Sudan Claims 120 Lives Amid Conflict

The World Health Organization reported that a cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed 120 people, with 1,102 suspected cases. This outbreak is part of a recurring pattern in Sudan, which experiences cholera cyclically every three years.

Dr. Shibl Sahbani, Sudan's chief health official, indicated that the country is facing a near-continuous cholera outbreak due to ongoing conflict, which has severely constrained access to healthcare and supplies.

The rainy season is expected to exacerbate the situation, as it typically leads to a surge in cholera cases. The latest outbreak was declared in West Kordofan state, a region divided by military control and ongoing drone strikes.

Tom Fletcher, the UN humanitarian chief, warned of the risk of mass atrocities as the conflict continues to disrupt essential services, with nearly 60% of health facilities either non-functional or only partially operational. The humanitarian crisis has led to an estimated 200,000 deaths since the conflict began.