Sudan Faces Over 80 Cholera Deaths and 2,100 Cases Amid Ongoing Crisis

Sudan Reports Over 80 Cholera-Related Deaths and More Than 2,100 Cases Amid Ongoing Crisis According to UNICEF, since June 21, the region of Tawila in North Darfur alone has experienced 20 fatalities and 1,180 new cholera infections. Overall, the five Darfur states have reported nearly 2,140 cases and at least 80 deaths as of July 30. UNICEF has issued a grave warning that over 640,000 children in North Darfur are at increased risk due to violence, hunger, and the cholera outbreak. Sheldon Yett, UNICEF's representative in Sudan, highlighted the severity of the outbreak, stating, "Cholera, though preventable and treatable, continues to devastate Tawila and other parts of Darfur, endangering the lives of children, especially the most vulnerable and youngest." Efforts to contain the disease are ongoing; however, persistent violence hampers aid delivery. Yett emphasized the need for "safe, unrestricted access to provide urgent assistance to these children, who cannot afford to wait any longer." Wider UN reports indicate that since August 2024, there have been over 94,170 cholera cases and more than 2,370 deaths across 17 of Sudan’s 18 states. The ongoing conflict that began in Apri...