Khartoum – Sudan Scope
Health authorities in Khartoum State have announced a decline in the cholera outbreak after weeks of intensifying infections among residents, with daily cases reaching up to 1,000. The Director-General of the Ministry of Health in Khartoum State, Dr. Fath Al-Rahman Mohamed Al-Amin, reported a significant drop in cholera cases across Khartoum neighborhoods, noting that a large number of patients have recovered.
In May, Khartoum State witnessed a severe cholera outbreak, with the Ministry of Health recording more than 7,700 infections and 185 deaths since January 2025, with some periods seeing over 1,000 cases per day.
Dr. Al-Amin attributed the improvement to joint efforts between health authorities and the local community, including awareness campaigns and environmental sanitation, in addition to support from international health organizations.
The crisis in the capital worsened after the outbreak of war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, which led to power outages at water stations, forcing residents to use unsafe drinking water.
Al-Amin added, “In response to the situation, the Ministry of Health established 13 cholera treatment units in Khartoum, supported by Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), which operates 7 of them. Vaccination and disinfection campaigns were also launched in the affected areas, with a focus on promoting health awareness among the population.”
Despite the current decline in cases, health organizations warn of a potential resurgence if the root causes — such as lack of clean water and deteriorating health services — are not addressed. Authorities are being urged to improve infrastructure and provide necessary support to prevent future crises.
