Cholera outbreak in Khartoum and Six other states

Doctors and health workers have revealed information regarding a significantly alarming outbreak of Cholera in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, as well as in six other states across the country, amidst a dire deterioration in medical services, compound with a severe shortage of intravenous solutions and potable water.

 

The Federal Ministry of Health stated that it had recorded (2,323) cases and (51) deaths from Cholera over the past three weeks. However, medical workers indicated that the actual number is much higher than reported, given the alarming increase in infections over the past two days.

 

According to the Sudan Doctors Syndicate, the most recent development regarding the spread of Cholera comes amidst deteriorating health and nutritional conditions, posing an additional challenge to Sudan’s health crisis. Furthermore, the aforementioned conditions are witnessed at a time when the weakened health system is already struggling to cope with high rates of malnutrition amongst children, a growing number of war-wounded individuals, and the ongoing spread of preventable diseases.

 

Rashid Badr, a member of the Syndicate’s media office, explained to (Sky News Arabia) that the Cholera outbreak comes at a time when operating hospitals are suffering from a severe shortage of intravenous solutions and other medical supplies. 

 

A report issued by the Ministry of Health indicated that (90%) of new Cholera infections and deaths were recorded in Khartoum state, particularly in areas south of the city and in Omdurman, northwest of the capital.

 

The Widespread Outbreak 

 

Abdul Rahman Al-Aghbash, a doctor working at a health center in southern Khartoum, says the situation there is extremely critical. Ibrahim Muqdad, a volunteer activist in Omdurman, confirmed that they have observed a notable increase in the number of Cholera cases admitted to several hospitals in the city in recent days.

 

He explained: “The danger is imminent, and if no immediate measures were implemented, the situation will eventually deteriorate to disastrous levels.”

 

In Al-Jazeera state, Central Sudan, some areas, such as Haj Abdullah, have closed schools and markets due to the widespread outbreak. Al-Taj Abdul Rahman, who works at the city’s main hospital, announced that they recorded (46) cases and six deaths in the past six days alone.