Cholera Outbreak in Sudan Kills 388

Sudan is facing a severe cholera outbreak amidst ongoing conflict, with at least 388 deaths and 13,000 illnesses reported over the past two months. The disease is exacerbated by recent heavy rainfall and flooding, particularly affecting the eastern provinces of Kassala and al-Qadarif, where millions of displaced individuals are sheltering. Health authorities have noted that cholera has spread to 10 of the 18 provinces, prompting local governments to close schools and markets in heavily impacted areas. The healthcare system, devastated by over 17 months of fighting between the military and the Rapid Support Forces, is largely out of service, further complicating the response to the outbreak. Additionally, the conflict has led to significant humanitarian crises, with over 13 million people displaced and reports of atrocities including ethnic killings. The United Nations estimates that at least 20,000 people have died in the ongoing violence, raising concerns about a looming health catastrophe if the situation does not improve.