At least 70 people have died in two days following a surge in cholera cases in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum. Local health authorities reported 942 new infections and 25 deaths on Thursday, following 1,177 cases and 45 deaths the previous day. The outbreak comes amid a devastating two-year war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Khartoum’s healthcare system has collapsed, with 90 percent of hospitals in conflict zones no longer functioning. The city also lost access to water and electricity after recent drone attacks blamed on RSF fighters. Aid groups warn that the outbreak could worsen with the upcoming rainy season, which may further restrict humanitarian access.
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The International Rescue Committee described the situation as a looming public health catastrophe. Since August 2024, more than 65,000 suspected cholera cases and 1,700 deaths have been reported across 12 states. Khartoum accounts for over 7,700 infections and 185 deaths, including over 1,000 children under five.
UNICEF says over one million children are at risk. “We are racing against time to provide basic healthcare and clean water,” said Sheldon Yett, UNICEF’s representative in Sudan.
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