Darfur Follow-up – Sudan
Sudan continues to face a surge in infectious diseases, with dengue fever, malaria, meningitis, and hepatitis cases reported across multiple states, reflecting uneven progress in containment efforts.
The Federal Ministry of Health reported a decline in dengue fever cases in most states, except River Nile state, where infections are rising. Health authorities there confirmed that cumulative dengue cases have reached 6,813, including 15 deaths.
Meanwhile, malaria cases have increased again after previously declining in 12 states, including Khartoum, El Gezira, Northern, and River Nile, highlighting ongoing challenges in controlling the disease.
Seven meningitis cases were recorded without fatalities in Khartoum and El Gezira between April 18 and 25, according to the Federal Emergency Operations Centre. Hepatitis cases, particularly hepatitis E, continue to be reported in El Gezira and Blue Nile, bringing the cumulative total to 129 cases.
Federal Health Minister Prof. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim called for stronger measures to combat dengue fever, urging health authorities to integrate awareness campaigns into ongoing immunisation drives, including the current polio response campaign, to enhance community engagement.
On the humanitarian front, the report indicated that more than 58,000 families have been displaced across several states, while refugee inflows continue into El Gedaref, White Nile, Kassala, and South Kordofan, placing additional strain on already fragile health services.
The number of voluntary and forced returnees from Egypt has reached 124,426 people, with preparations underway to address heatstroke risks and the upcoming Hajj season. Vaccination campaigns for pilgrims against meningitis, influenza, and yellow fever have already begun.
In South Darfur, measles cases are rising sharply, with 9,025 infections and 105 deaths recorded. Health authorities also reported 125 new cases across several localities, raising concerns over a worsening public health situation in the region.
