Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim reported that at least 22 people have succumbed to cholera in Sudan due to heavy rainfall contaminating drinking water sources, necessitating the declaration of a cholera epidemic.
The cholera outbreak in Sudan, with over 350 recorded cases in a short period, highlights the challenges posed by the civil war which has hindered efforts to reach and count victims accurately.
Sudan's ongoing humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by the cholera epidemic and heavy floods, has led to significant displacements and contamination of water supplies, raising concerns over public health.
Historically, cholera has posed serious risks in Sudan, with previous outbreaks in 2017 resulting in substantial casualties, indicating the country's vulnerability to waterborne diseases.
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