Sudan Declares Cholera Outbreak Amid Conflict

Zimbabwe has declared the end of its cholera outbreak, which lasted 18 months and resulted in over 700 deaths and 34,549 suspected cases. Public health experts warn that the underlying conditions that led to the outbreak, such as inadequate water and sanitation infrastructure, still persist and require urgent attention. Meanwhile, Sudan is facing a severe cholera outbreak exacerbated by ongoing conflict and torrential rains, with Health Minister Haitham Ibrahim declaring an epidemic as 22 deaths and hundreds of cases have been reported. The flooding has overwhelmed the healthcare system, leading to challenges in managing the outbreak, especially among vulnerable populations like children. International aid organizations are calling for urgent assistance to control the spread of cholera in Sudan, where the humanitarian crisis is worsening due to war and displacement. Both countries highlight the critical need for improved sanitation and healthcare infrastructure to prevent future outbreaks.