The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that a cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed at least 120 people and left 1,102 others with suspected infections since May, particularly in conflict-affected areas of the country.
According to the WHO, the latest outbreak comes amid Sudan's ongoing civil war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has severely damaged the country's healthcare system.
This marks Sudan's third cholera outbreak in three years. The previous wave, which lasted from July 2024 to March 2026, infected more than 124,400 people and caused about 3,500 deaths, based on government data.
WHO Representative in Sudan, Dr. Shible Sahbani, said cholera was previously seen every three years, but persistent conflict, restricted humanitarian access, and shortages of medical supplies have led to almost continuous outbreaks.
Health officials also warned that the approaching rainy season could worsen the situation, as flooding and poor access to clean drinking water are expected to increase the spread of the disease.
The Sudanese government recently declared the latest outbreak in West Kordofan State, an area heavily affected by fighting. The WHO said the disease is spreading, with nearly 300 suspected cases and three deaths already reported in neighboring North Kordofan.
Meanwhile, ongoing drone attacks have disrupted electricity and water supplies in affected communities, increasing the risk of further infections and complicating humanitarian efforts.
The WHO estimates that about 40 percent of Sudan's health facilities are no longer functioning, while most of the remaining hospitals operate only partially, limiting access to essential medical services.
Aid agencies continue to warn that Sudan faces one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with millions of people in urgent need of healthcare, clean water, and humanitarian assistance.
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