Cholera outbreak kills over 100 in war‑torn Sudan

A new cholera outbreak in war‑torn Sudan has already claimed more than 100 lives, officials say, raising alarms about the health crisis in communities already weakened by conflict. The disease, which spreads through contaminated water and food, has struck particularly hard in areas with limited access to clean water and medical care.

The outbreak coincides with the ongoing siege of El‑Obeid, where daily drone attacks have disrupted humanitarian corridors and delayed the delivery of essential supplies. Aid agencies report that the combination of armed hostilities and deteriorating infrastructure is hampering efforts to contain the disease and provide treatment to the most vulnerable populations.

Health authorities are urging an urgent international response to strengthen surveillance, distribute oral rehydration solutions and vaccines, and secure safe water supplies. Without swift intervention, the cholera epidemic could worsen, further straining an already fragile health system in Sudan.