Sudan declares cholera epidemic as contaminated drinking water and weather conditions contribute to outbreak. Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim reports 22 deaths and 354 confirmed cases. World Health Organization officials expect numbers to rise. Cholera, a deadly infection causing severe dehydration, poses a particular risk to children under five.
The outbreak is just one of many challenges facing the region, which has also been devastated by recent floods and ongoing civil war. Seasonal floods have killed dozens, displaced thousands, and destroyed critical infrastructure. The civil war, which began in 2020, has pitted the Sudanese Armed Forces against the Rapid Support Forces, leading to thousands of deaths and widespread displacement.
Amidst this chaos, talks to halt the conflict have resumed in Switzerland, with the United States, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, the African Union, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Nations pushing for a ceasefire. The US has put pressure on the Sudanese military to join the talks, with a delegation set to meet with US officials in Cairo.
As the region grapples with multiple crises, including the cholera epidemic, international efforts are underway to bring stability and peace to Sudan. The situation remains dire, with many in need of urgent assistance and healthcare services struggling to cope with the overwhelming demand.
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