Sudan's Civil War Spurs Health Crisis: Over 300 Dead from Cholera

The ongoing civil war in Sudan has led to a worsening humanitarian crisis, which has exacerbated disease outbreaks, including cholera, dengue fever, and meningitis. More than 300 people have died from cholera, and over 11,000 cases have been reported, according to WHO official Margaret Harris.

The ongoing civil war in Sudan has led to a worsening humanitarian crisis, significantly exacerbating disease outbreaks including cholera. Over 300 lives have been claimed by the bacterial infection in the region, a World Health Organization (WHO) official stated on Friday.

In a media call, WHO official Margaret Harris reported 11,327 cholera cases with 316 deaths, further warning that dengue fever and meningitis infections were also rising.

"We expect to have more than has been reported," she added, indicating the severity of the health crisis.