Cholera surges in Sudan amid war, water shortage and power cuts

More than 2,300 cholera cases have been reported in Sudan over the past three weeks, resulting in at least 51 deaths, according to The Arab Weekly plus agencies on May 22nd.

The conflict, now in its second year, between Sudan’s army, which recently gained full control of Khartoum state, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has led to widespread hunger, disease outbreaks, and the collapse of much of the healthcare system.

Officials report that 90% of the cholera cases are concentrated in the capital and nearby regions, where drone strikes, blamed by the army on the paramilitary RSF, have disrupted access to electricity and clean water.

Targeted drone strikes on infrastructure such as power plants, fuel storage facilities, and dams have severely impacted essential services, creating an environment conducive to the spread of illnesses like cholera, dengue, and malaria.

The Arab Weekly plus agencies/ Maghrebi.org