Sudan faces a cholera outbreak that has claimed nearly two dozen lives and sickened hundreds more recently, health officials reported.
The country, already gripped by a 16-month conflict and severe flooding, struggles amid this health crisis.
Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim confirmed 22 deaths and 354 cases in recent weeks.
The World Health Organization (WHO) stated 78 deaths and over 2,400 cases were recorded between January and July 28 this year.
Cholera, a highly contagious infection causing severe dehydration and death if untreated, spreads through contaminated food or water.
The outbreak adds to Sudan’s turmoil since conflict between the Burhan-controlled SAF and Rapid Support Forces erupted in April.
The conflict has ravaged Sudan’s cities, destroying infrastructure and crippling the healthcare system.
Thousands have died, millions have been displaced, and famine threatens many areas, exacerbated by floods that have killed dozens and displaced thousands.
WHO is collaborating with Sudanese health authorities on vaccination efforts as most cases were unvaccinated.