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After heavy rains contaminated drinking water, the war-torn country of Sudan is now battling a new cholera outbreak, with over 350 cases reported in recent weeks. The outbreak has claimed at least 22 lives so far, adding to the immense strain on an already overburdened healthcare system, weakened by the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces since April last year.
Dr. Abu Bakr Mohamed from Kassala Teaching Hospital expressed concern about the hospital’s limited capacity to handle the influx of patients. The acting Minister of Health of Kassala State, Ali Adam, explained that cholera is often linked to contaminated water and poor sanitation, with flies contributing to the spread of the disease.
Sudan has faced similar challenges before; in 2017, a cholera outbreak claimed at least 700 lives in less than two months. This latest health crisis comes as the country grapples with widespread hunger, with more than half of the population facing food insecurity.
