A new cholera outbreak in Sudan has reportedly killed 172 people and infected more than 2,500 over the past week.
Most of the cases were reported in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, and its twin city, Omdurman. The outbreak has also been detected in other provinces across the country.
Reports indicate that Sudan’s healthcare facilities are struggling to cope with the surge in patients.
According to Sudan Coordinator for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Joyce Bakker, the cholera spike began in mid-May, with medical teams treating almost 2,000 suspected cases in the past week alone.
She called for a united response, including the implementation of water, sanitation and hygiene programmes, as well as the establishment of additional treatment facilities.