Sudan: 'Cholera Outbreak Escalates As Sudan Health System Crumbles'

Sudan: 'Cholera Outbreak Escalates As Sudan Health System Crumbles'

Khartoum / El Gezira / El Gedaref / White Nile -- Sudan's cholera outbreak is rapidly worsening, driven by conflict, mass displacement, and a collapsed health system. According to a recent report by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), since July 2024, more than 83,000 cases and 2,100 deaths have been reported, with over 32,000 suspected cases recorded in 2025 alone.

UN: 2,100 dead in Sudan cholera outbreak, millions at risk

The United Nations said Thursday that more than 2,100 people have died from cholera in Sudan since the outbreak began in July 2024, as the disease continues to spread amid ongoing conflict and infrastructure collapse. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), over 83,000 suspected cholera cases have been reported, including 32,000 this year alone. The spread is accelerating in Darfur, with cross-border infec…