An Epidemic Outbreak Strikes Sudan: Hundreds of Cases and Dozens of Deaths from Dengue Fever

Sudan is witnessing a widespread outbreak of infectious diseases, with 890 confirmed cases of dengue fever recorded in the capital Khartoum, resulting in the deaths of 187 people, including children and pregnant women, amid deteriorating living and health conditions due to power outages, a shortage of drinking water, and the spread of mosquitoes and flies.

In Al-Jazeera State, specifically in Abu Ashar city and the surrounding areas, health conditions have worsened with the emergence of a "mysterious fever" causing the deaths of between 5 and 6 people daily. Initial tests have not yet been able to determine the cause of the illness or its relation to dengue fever, malaria, or any other diseases, increasing anxiety among the population.

Dr. Adeeba Ibrahim Al-Sayed, a specialist in internal medicine and epidemiology and a member of the preliminary committee of the Sudanese Doctors Syndicate, stated that the spread of mosquitoes and flies, along with power outages and water shortages, has contributed to the worsening health crisis, noting that weakened immunity among the population due to economic conditions has led to an increase in cases of diseases such as typhoid, amoebic dysentery, and chikungunya fever, in addition to the spread of malaria in all states.

She added that the mysterious fever in Al-Hasaheesa locality lasts for only one or two days before leading to death, pointing out that the area witnessed a buildup of bodies after its liberation, which were not disposed of until three weeks later, raising concerns about potential water contamination.


She confirmed that an urgent memorandum was submitted to the governor of Al-Jazeera State, but the death toll continues to rise, calling on authorities and international organizations, led by the World Health Organization and the Red Cross, to intervene urgently to provide medical and logistical support.