Sudan: Zero Cholera Deaths Nationwide, Dengue Rising in Four States

Sudan: Zero Cholera Deaths Nationwide, Dengue Rising in Four States

Khartoum, Jan. 20, 2026 (SUNA) - The Emergency Operations Center has reviewed the national health situation for the second epidemiological week of 2026, confirming that no cholera-related deaths have been recorded nationwide in recent weeks.

Dengue and malaria cases rise in multiple states

Sudan’s federal health ministry has announced a rise in dengue fever and malaria infections in Khartoum, Al Jazira, River Nile, and White Nile states, warning that the public health situation requires close monitoring and intensified preventive measures. In a health report, the ministry said cases of viral hepatitis continue to be recorded in Al Jazira state, particularly in Um Al Qura locality. It also confirmed the detection of measles cases i…