WHO warns cholera outbreak could worsen in Sudan

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the cholera
outbreak in Sudan could spread further as ongoing armed conflict,
mass displacement, and the onset of the rainy season intensify the
country’s already severe humanitarian crisis,
AzerNEWS reports.

According to the WHO, at least 114 people have died and more
than 1,300 others have been infected since the cholera outbreak was
officially declared on June 27.

The disease has spread across several Sudanese states, with the
hardest-hit areas including Darfur and Kordofan. Humanitarian
operations and medical assistance have been severely hindered by
the deteriorating security situation in these regions, limiting
access to affected communities.

Speaking during an online press briefing from Geneva, Shibl
Sahbani, the WHO Representative in Sudan, said the country is
experiencing a renewed surge in cholera cases.

He noted that the outbreak has recorded a case fatality rate of
13.7 percent, an exceptionally high figure that underscores the
severity of the crisis and the urgent need for expanded medical
assistance.

According to the WHO’s latest assessment, Sudan is currently
facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. More than 33
million people require humanitarian assistance, while 21 million
are in need of healthcare services, highlighting the immense
pressure on the country’s fragile health system.