War-ravaged Sudan is facing a cholera crisis with at least 388 deaths and around 13,000 infections reported in the past two months, according to local health authorities.
The disease is spreading in areas severely affected by recent heavy rainfall and floods, particularly in eastern Sudan where many war-displaced individuals are taking shelter.
Over the weekend, there were six fatalities and approximately 400 cases of cholera reported, as stated in Sunday’s Health Ministry report. The disease has been identified in 10 out of the country’s 18 provinces, with the eastern provinces of Kassala and al-Qadarif being the most impacted, according to the ministry.
Cholera is a rapidly spreading, highly contagious illness that causes diarrhea, leading to severe dehydration and potential death within hours if left untreated, as per the World Health Organization. It is transmitted through consuming contaminated food or water.
Cholera outbreaks are not uncommon in Sudan, with a previous major outbreak resulting in at least 700 deaths and around 22,000 illnesses in less than two months in 2017.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has led to numerous atrocities, displacing over 13 million people and causing widespread devastation. This, coupled with seasonal floods, has further exacerbated the crisis in the country.
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Emil Kovács graduated from the Journalism program at Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary. During his journalism studies, he focused on data journalism, investigative reporting, and multimedia storytelling. He gained experience by writing for the university’s student newspaper, where he gained attention for his articles on social issues. After graduation, Emil began working as a reporter at a European news agency, where he conducts in-depth analyses of international news and current events.
