Sudan is facing a worsening cholera outbreak as conflict, displacement, and heavy rains create conditions for the rapid spread of waterborne diseases. The situation is growing increasingly dire as the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a “concerning case fatality rate” of 2.8%, nearly three times the emergency threshold, signaling that the cholera outbreak is spiraling beyond control and demanding an immediate scale-up of response efforts.

Across the country, millions are struggling to access clean water, sanitation, and healthcare, leaving them increasingly vulnerable to preventable illnesses such as cholera and dengue fever. Of the over 7.4 million internally displaced people, more than 54% are women and girls. As of 13th October 2025, the Federal Ministry of Health reported 120,496 cholera cases and 3,368 deaths nationwide, including 17,246 cases and 570 deaths (CFR 3.3%) recorded across all five Darfur states since the outbreak began in Nitega, South Darfur, in May 2025. Over 1,200 cases and 81 deaths have been reported in South Darfur, 250 cases and 13 deaths in East Darfur, and 250 cases and 13 deaths in South Kordofan. The situation remains dire, with infection rates continuing to rise across all Darfur states.