Dengue fever cases rise in six Sudanese states as health crisis deepens

Sudan Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

Dengue fever cases rise in six Sudanese states as health crisis deepens


The Sudanese Ministry of Health on Wednesday announced a rise in dengue fever cases across six states, alongside persistent infections of Hepatitis E in Gezira State, amid a critical shortage of epidemic-related medicines.

The surge comes as Sudan’s fragile health sector continues to buckle under the impact of the ongoing war. Conflict has devastated infrastructure, shuttered numerous hospitals, and triggered a severe shortage of medical personnel and supplies.

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