Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has called for medical teams and essential supplies to be deployed early to areas of Sudan at risk of cholera outbreaks.
The medical organisation said advance preparations could help health workers respond quickly and limit the spread of the disease in vulnerable communities.
MSF also called for civilians and critical infrastructure to be protected. It said humanitarian teams need safe and unhindered access to communities requiring assistance.
Sudan faces continued cholera risk
Sudan experienced what MSF described as the largest cholera outbreak in the country’s history between 2024 and 2025.
According to the organisation, the outbreak eventually spread across all 18 states.
The scale of the previous outbreak has increased concerns about communities that remain vulnerable to another surge in infections.
MSF said deploying medical teams and supplies before outbreaks intensify would allow a faster response.
War has weakened Sudan’s health system
Sudan’s health system has suffered extensive disruption during the ongoing conflict.
Hospitals have been damaged, while shortages of medicines have affected the ability of health facilities to provide treatment.
Water and sanitation services have also been disrupted in many areas.
These conditions increase the threat of waterborne diseases such as cholera, particularly among displaced people and communities affected by fighting.
MSF stressed that humanitarian organisations must be able to reach vulnerable populations without unnecessary delays.
The organisation’s warning highlights the importance of preparing health services before new outbreaks emerge rather than waiting for infections to spread.