Sudan: 2023/2024/2025 Cholera

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Source: https://www.saba.ye/en/news3366103.htm

Sudanese Health announces that number of cholera deaths has risen to 98
[Mon, 02 Sep 2024 16:57:28 +0300]

KHARTOUM September 02. 2024 (Saba) -The Sudanese Ministry of Health announced a significant increase in cholera cases, with the total number of infected people reaching 2,583, and the death toll rising to 98.

The ministry said in a statement today, according to local media, that 234 new infections were recorded in the states of Gedaref and Kassala, which contributed to the increase in the total number of cases and that the number of deaths due to the disease reached 98 cases, which raises concerns about the health situation in the country...

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Source: https://sudantribune.com/article290777/

Sudan reports new cholera cases, outbreak spreads to 8 states

September 12, 2024 (KASSALA) – Sudan’s health ministry on Thursday reported 194 new cholera cases, including two deaths, bringing the total number of infections to 7,296 with 252 fatalities since the outbreak began last month.

The ministry said the epidemic has now spread to eight states, including Kassala, River Nile, Northern, and Khartoum.

The outbreak coincides with heavy rains and floods that have swept across Sudan, raising concerns that stagnant water could become a breeding ground for disease vectors...

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Source: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20...225-by-floods/


Sudan update: 315 killed by cholera and 225 by floods
September 17, 2024 at 12:14 pm

The Sudanese authorities announced yesterday that the death toll from the cholera epidemic has risen from 252 to 315, while the death toll from floods and heavy rains has risen from 212 to 225. According to the Ministry of Health, there have now been 9,533 registered cases of cholera since the epidemic was declared on 12 August...

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Source: https://sudantribune.com/article291091/

Sudan cholera outbreak tops 11,000 cases, 348 deaths

September 19, 2024 (KASSALA) – Sudan’s cholera outbreak has infected more than 11,000 people and killed 348 in nine states, the health ministry said on Thursday, as heavy rains and floods worsen the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn country.

The outbreak began on Aug. 12 and has spread amid heavy rains and flooding that have created breeding grounds for disease vectors, according to the federal ministry.

The ministry stated that the worst-affected areas are in eastern Sudan, where a response campaign has reached 71% of the Kassala and Wad Al-Hiliu localities.

In recent days, 399 new cases and five deaths were recorded across six states, including Kassala, River Nile, and Gedaref...

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c748nk5pjdjo

Hundreds die from cholera as war rages in Sudan
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Danai Nesta Kupemba
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More than 430 people have died from cholera in the past month, Sudan's health ministry says, as civil war continues to ravage the country.

The number of infections has risen to about 14,000, it said in a statement.

It said it was doing all it can to "combat cholera in the affected states, amid the rise in infections".

Getting treatment to those affected areas is hugely complicated by the conflict which has killed up to 150,000 people since it began last year, according to the US special envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello...

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Source: https://sudantribune.com/article291667/

Sudan cholera cases surge past 19,000, death toll at 566

October 3, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – Sudan’s cholera outbreak continues to escalate, with the Ministry of Health reporting on Thursday that cases have surpassed 19,000, including 566 fatalities.

The outbreak began on August 12, following widespread flooding across Sudan. Stagnant water provides fertile breeding grounds for the disease, raising concerns of further spread.

The ministry’s Emergency Operations Center reported 190 new cholera cases and two deaths in three states: Kassala, River Nile, and Gedaref. This brings the nationwide total to 19,411 cases and 566 deaths across 64 localities in 11 states.

River Nile state has been particularly hard hit, with the state’s health ministry reporting a significant surge in cases, reaching 4,561 infections and 101 deaths. On Thursday alone, 37 new cases were recorded in River Nile state, where 69 patients remain in isolation centres, and 4,391 have recovered...

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Source: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20...-626-in-sudan/


Cholera death toll rises to 626 in Sudan
October 8, 2024 at 12:50 pm

Sudanese authorities yesterday announced that cholera cases have risen to more than 21,000, including 626 deaths since August.

The Ministry of Health reported in a statement that 192 new cases were recorded in eight out of 18 states, including two new deaths.

Thus, the number of cholera infections has risen to 21,288, including 626 deaths, in 12 states, most notably Kassala, Al-Qadarif, the Red Sea, the Northern State and the Nile River, according to the same statement.

It reported an increase in the number of cases in the city of Al-Manaqil in Al-Jazira State, and the cities of Ad Douiem and Al-Gutaina in the White Nile, without specifying the numbers of deaths or new cases in those cities.

On Sunday, the Sudanese Ministry of Health announced that deaths due to the cholera epidemic had risen to 603 cases, out of 20,883 cases.

On Saturday, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced that it had provided Sudan with 1.4 million doses of cholera vaccines...

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Source: https://sudantribune.com/article291987/

Sudan reports surge in cholera cases, exceeding 23,700

October 12, 2024 (KASSALA) – Sudan’s health ministry on Saturday reported a surge in cholera cases in the central states of Sennar, Al Jazirah, and White Nile, bringing the total number of infections to 23,736.

This comes after Sudan received 1.4 million cholera vaccine doses on Oct. 5 to inoculate over a million people in River Nile, Kassala, and Gedaref states, following a previous vaccination campaign in parts of Kassala.

“Cholera infections are increasing in Al Manaqil in Al Jazirah state and in Sennar and White Nile states, while cases are declining in River Nile, Kassala, and Gedaref,” the health ministry said in a statement.

The ministry reported 134 new cholera cases, including three deaths, raising the cumulative total to 23,736 cases and 672 deaths...

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Source: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article...alities-feared

Cholera Crisis Deepens in Besieged Sudan Town: Over 400 Fatalities Feared
Cholera is suspected in the deaths of over 400 individuals in al-Hilaliya, Sudan, amid a siege by Rapid Support Forces. The outbreak has compounded suffering in a town already ravaged by infrastructure loss and violence. Efforts to escape the area are hindered by costly fees demanded by RSF soldiers.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 15-11-2024 18:31 IST | Created: 15-11-2024 18:31 IST

Dozens of residents who escaped from the besieged town of al-Hilaliya in Sudan's El Gezira state have tested positive for cholera, a medical source reported. The outbreak provides a likely explanation for the reported deaths of hundreds there.

Local activists claim over 300 people have died, while a list from Hilaliya residents in the diaspora suggests more than 400 fatalities, with numbers rising hourly. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces began the siege on October 29 following the defection of one of their commanders to the army, attacking the town as part of a broader campaign in east Gezira. Activists say at least 15 were killed by gunfire during the initial raid...

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Sudan/cholera: Death toll rises to 1,072

Hamid Mecheri 2 hours ago

Sudan's Health Ministry has announced that the death toll from the cholera outbreak in the country has risen to 1,072. The ministry said on Tuesday it had recorded 328 new cases of cholera, bringing the total number of cases to more than 38,000 since Sudanese authorities declared the outbreak on August 12. At least 1,072 people have died from cholera since then.

The ministry stressed that the displacement of populations from eastern Al-Jazeera state following the escalation of violence since October 20 has exacerbated the health crisis. Sudan is also experiencing a rise in the number of dengue fever cases. The health ministry said it recorded 48 new cases of the disease, bringing the total to 7,084, of which 14 patients died.

This health emergency in Sudan coincides with the ongoing suffering in the country due to the conflict that has been ongoing since mid-April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and has left some 20,000 dead and more than 14 million people displaced and refugees, according to the latest UN data.

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South Sudan secured over 282 150 doses of oral cholera vaccine to contain the cholera outbreak

30 November 2024

Juba, 30 November 2024—In response to cholera outbreaks in South Sudan, the Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) has secured over 282 153 doses of oral cholera vaccine to implement vaccination campaigns in areas identified as cholera transmission hotspots.

The oral cholera vaccine (OCV) is supplied by the International Coordinating Group (ICG), which coordinates and manages the global stockpile of vaccines for countries during cholera outbreaks. These vaccines will be used to implement a two-dose mass vaccination campaign in Renk and Malakal Counties of Upper Nile State. In the coming days, other doses will be shipped to support the response efforts in other affected locations. The vaccination campaign aims to mitigate the cholera outbreaks in these areas.

Procured and delivered by UNICEF's Supply Division with the support of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the vaccines will be strategically deployed to Upper Nile State and other priority locations. This effort is part of a comprehensive prevention and response strategy aimed at addressing cholera, a severe and preventable diarrheal disease, and safeguarding the health of vulnerable communities.

Honorable Yolanda Awel Deng, Minister of Health for South Sudan, emphasized that "cholera prevention is a priority in areas that have been prioritized for multisectoral intervention." The OCV campaigns are intended to protect vulnerable populations and serve as a foundational step toward implementing sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions.

Given the humanitarian crises in South Sudan and the ongoing cholera outbreaks driven by limited access to safe drinking water and poor sanitation services, a ring vaccination strategy will be employed in the context of limited resources to maximize the impact of vaccination campaigns in addition to other response interventions including enhanced cholera surveillance, patient care, risk communication, and improved and sustainable WASH interventions.

Dr Humphrey Karamagi, WHO Representative to South Sudan, highlighted, "Although cholera is endemic in South Sudan, this time WHO and partners, along with the Ministry of Health, are better prepared to contain the outbreak and reduce the transmission through targeted interventions."

"The strategic interventions include OCV campaigns in at-risk areas, training of state-level rapid response teams (RRTs), and prepositioning and provision of diagnostic test kits and essential supplies for managing patients. These measures have enhanced surveillance and enabled prompt responses to suspected and confirmed cases", said Dr Karamagi.

"Cholera remains a major threat to the health of vulnerable populations in South Sudan, especially children and women. UNICEF is collaboratively working with the Ministry of Health and other partners to ensure increased access to life-saving vaccines through functional cold chain systems, improving water, sanitation, and hygiene, as well as behavioral change efforts to address the root causes of this preventable disease. Together, we can protect communities and build a healthier, more resilient future," said Hamida Lasseko, UNICEF Representative.

The Ministry of Health will conduct vaccination campaigns in collaboration with WHO, UNICEF, MSF and other health sector partners in the affected States.

Cholera continues to pose a significant public health challenge in South Sudan, exacerbated by continued humanitarian crises affecting mainly children, women, and other vulnerable groups. The recurrent cholera outbreaks demonstrate the continued vulnerability of the population to the disease, which is preventable and treatable.

https://www.afro.who.int/countries/south-sudan/news/south-sudan-secured-over-282-150-doses-oral-cholera-vaccine-contain-cholera-outbreak?country=South%20Sudan&name=South%20Sudan

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Source: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20...re-than-46000/

Sudan records 131 new cholera cases, total now more than 46,000
December 11, 2024 at 10:25 am


The Sudanese Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday that it has recorded 131 new cases of cholera in the country, taking the total to 46,036, of which 1,216 patients have died since the authorities declared a cholera epidemic on 12 August.

The ministry added that 8,572 cases of dengue fever have been recorded, an increase of 2,250 over the past four weeks, with 16 deaths, two more than a month ago. The states with the highest number of dengue fever cases are Khartoum, Kassala, Gedarif and Red Sea. Three new cases of measles were recorded, bringing the number to 777, of which ten patients have died...

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Source: https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/c...-52000-112718/

Cholera outbreak in Sudan claims 1,407 lives as cases exceed 52,000
By Newsroom • Jan 30, 2025 10:33 AM •

The cholera outbreak in Sudan has now claimed 1,407 lives, with the total number of reported cases surpassing 52,000, according to the Sudanese Ministry of Health.
Cholera cases continue to rise

The latest figures show that the number of cholera cases in the country has reached 52,517, as the disease continues to spread rapidly. Heavy rains and floods, which began in June, have exacerbated the outbreak, making it harder to contain the infection.

Sudanese authorities declared cholera a public health emergency on August 12, 2024. Since then, efforts have been underway to curb the outbreak, but the deteriorating healthcare system has posed significant challenges...

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Source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/oth...ay/ar-AA1zA6c9

Cholera kills 58 and sickens about 1,300 others over 3 days in a Sudanese city, health officials say
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CAIRO (AP) — A cholera outbreak in a southern Sudanese city killed nearly 60 people and sickened about 1,300 others over the last three days, health authorities said Saturday.

The outbreak in the southern city of Kosti was blamed mainly on contaminated drinking water after the city’s water supply facility was knocked out during an attack by a notorious paramilitary group, the health ministry said. The group has been fighting the country’s military for about two years.

The ministry said in a statement the disease killed 58 people and sickened 1,293 others between Thursday and Saturday in Kosti, 420 kilometers (261 miles) south of the capital, Khartoum.

The ministry said it has taken a series of measures to fight the outbreak, including launching a vaccination campaign against cholera in the city, which lies on the west bank of the White Nile River, opposite Rabak, the capital of White Nile province...

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Cholera in Sudan: 1,600 cases and sixty deaths recorded in the White Nile State

February 26, 2025 Peace and security

As hostilities, insecurity and attacks on health facilities in Sudan continue to increase the risk of outbreaks across the country, cholera cases are on the rise in White Nile State, United Nations agencies warned on Wednesday.

According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs ( OCHA ), a total of 1,640 cases, including 63 deaths, were reported in White Nile State on February 23, according to the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH). This figure includes 289 cases and five deaths related to the disease on February 23 alone.

“The outbreak is believed by partners on the ground to be linked to river water, with communities resorting to collecting water from the White Nile, due to the disruption of the main water supply in Kosti town,” OCHA said in its latest situation report.

The power supply facility was damaged during the recent clashes, causing a major power outage that affected the city's main water supply.

Patients treated on the floor

This new outbreak, which is occurring in a country devastated by civil war since April 2023, threatens to spread rapidly due to a lack of functional medical infrastructure.

Meanwhile, this recent increase in cases has strained the capacity of the Cholera Treatment Centre (CTC) at Kosti University Hospital.

"The CTC has run out of space and patients are being admitted to an open area and treated on the floor because there are not enough beds, reports Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)," OCHA added, noting that if the influx continues, medical supplies to treat acute dehydration will run out and medical teams will be completely overwhelmed.

On the ground, local health authorities have banned the collection of water from the river and have called for increased chlorination in the water distribution system.

70-80% of health facilities in conflict zones are non-functional or overwhelmed

In response to the outbreak, a 6-day cholera vaccination campaign was launched in Kosti and Rabak localities, targeting 1 million people with oral cholera vaccines. Health partners are coordinating with health authorities to accelerate the delivery of vital cholera supplies and response activities.

More broadly, the current cholera outbreak in Sudan began in July 2024 and spread to White Nile State in September. More than 51,300 cases have been confirmed in 11 states, resulting in more than 1,350 associated deaths including 5,063 cases, 101 deaths in 2025. Kassala and Gedaref states are the most affected by this outbreak.

According to UN humanitarian agencies, health care infrastructure is in dire straits, with 70 to 80 percent of health facilities in conflict-affected areas either not functioning or overwhelmed. The International Organization for Migration ( IOM ) estimates that 65 percent of the population does not have access to adequate health care.

https://news.un.org/fr/story/2025/02/1153436