The United Nations has warned of the continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Sudan, where the spread of cholera, waves of displacement caused by flooding, and a shortage of aid are threatening lives across the country.
In the “Tawila” area of North Darfur State, more than 1,300 cholera cases were recorded in just one week, amid a severe shortage of medical resources.
Tawila hosts thousands of displaced people, most of whom fled deadly attacks on famine-stricken Zamzam Camp near El Fasher in mid-April.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that UN partners on the ground are struggling to meet the growing needs in the area, warning that challenges will intensify with the onset of the rainy season.
Local and international partners have established cholera treatment centers, but current capacity falls far short of what is needed to handle the increasing number of cases, according to OCHA, which stressed the urgent need for additional resources, including more treatment centers, mobile health facilities, ambulances, and waste management tools.
Meanwhile, OCHA reported that more than 1,400 people have been displaced by floods following heavy rains in Kassala State, eastern Sudan, which destroyed over 280 homes.
