October 12, 2024 (KASSALA) – Sudan’s health ministry on Saturday reported a surge in cholera cases in the central states of Sennar, Al Jazirah, and White Nile, bringing the total number of infections to 23,736.

This comes after Sudan received 1.4 million cholera vaccine doses on Oct. 5 to inoculate over a million people in River Nile, Kassala, and Gedaref states, following a previous vaccination campaign in parts of Kassala.

“Cholera infections are increasing in Al Manaqil in Al Jazirah state and in Sennar and White Nile states, while cases are declining in River Nile, Kassala, and Gedaref,” the health ministry said in a statement.

The ministry reported 134 new cholera cases, including three deaths, raising the cumulative total to 23,736 cases and 672 deaths.

The cholera outbreak began on Aug. 12 following severe floods and heavy rains that devastated many areas. Stagnant water has created breeding grounds for disease vectors.