Deadly Cholera Outbreak in Sudan Kills 58 in Three Days
Contaminated water and collapsing healthcare services fuel a fast-spreading crisis in the war-torn city of Kosti.
- Nearly 1,300 infected as hospitals struggle to cope
- Contaminated White Nile River suspected as a major source
- MSF warns of overcrowded facilities and worsening conditions
A devastating cholera outbreak has claimed 58 lives and infected nearly 1,300 people in the southern Sudanese city of Kosti, overwhelming medical facilities and worsening the humanitarian crisis.
The outbreak is linked to contaminated water after the city’s supply system was damaged amid the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces. With essential services in disarray, the fast-spreading disease is exposing the vulnerability of civilians caught in the crossfire.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warns that treatment centers are beyond capacity, with patients being treated on the floor due to a lack of beds.
Authorities have banned water collection from the White Nile River, believed to be a key source of infection, and are ramping up chlorination efforts.
The crisis follows a deadly cholera epidemic last year, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable clean water solutions and an end to the conflict.
