Sudan’s Health Minister, Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, announced on Sunday that the number of cholera cases has risen to 354, with 22 confirmed deaths. The announcement was made as the country continues to grapple with a severe cholera outbreak, which has been exacerbated by ongoing conflict and deteriorating infrastructure.
In a statement to Sudan Tribune, the minister highlighted the critical situation and emphasized the ministry’s plans to reach out to the international community for vaccine support to combat the epidemic.
Minister Ibrahim also committed to stabilizing the supply of essential medications, particularly for individuals with chronic illnesses, and to working with relevant authorities to ensure access to clean drinking water and to combat disease vectors.
Additionally, the Ministry of Finance has allocated one billion Sudanese pounds to combat the outbreak, and there are arrangements in place to deliver 60 tons of medicines to the Blue Nile region, despite logistical challenges, including the need for air drops.
Sudan is currently facing a severe cholera outbreak that has claimed at least 22 lives and infected hundreds more. The outbreak, which began in the eastern province of Kassala, has spread to multiple regions across the country, further complicating an already dire situation caused by ongoing conflict and recent devastating floods. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that between January 1 and July 28, 2024, there were 78 cholera-related deaths and over 2,400 cases. The conflict has severely impacted Sudan’s healthcare infrastructure, making it difficult to contain the outbreak, and exacerbating the overall humanitarian crisis in the country
