Sudan’s Ministry of Health on Tuesday reported a sharp surge in cholera cases, with 2,700 infections and 172 deaths recorded over the past week, amid deteriorating health and infrastructure conditions in the capital.

In an official statement, the ministry said that approximately 90% of the cases were reported in Khartoum State, where water and electricity supplies have been severely disrupted in recent weeks due to drone strikes attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which have been engaged in conflict with the Sudanese army since April 2023.

The announcement follows a recent warning by Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), which noted a rapid spread of the disease in Khartoum. The organization reported 2,500 cases and 51 deaths over the past three weeks.

The growing outbreak has raised alarm over a potential worsening of the public health crisis, as access to medical care remains limited in conflict-affected areas and the healthcare system continues to struggle under mounting pressure.