New displacement in Sudan’s Kordofan as cholera outbreak raises concern

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By: Azzat Manal

New displacement in Sudan’s Kordofan as cholera outbreak raises concern

A new wave of displacement has been reported in South Kordofan, Sudan, with around 730 people forced to leave several villages amid continuing conflict and a growing cholera outbreak, according to the International Organization for Migration.

The latest displacement adds to the humanitarian pressure facing communities across Sudan, where fighting, limited access to essential services and shortages of humanitarian funding continue to complicate relief operations.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said humanitarian organizations are continuing to provide life-saving assistance despite the security situation and severe funding constraints. Aid agencies are particularly focused on supporting displaced populations and preventing the spread of infectious diseases.

The World Health Organization has reported more than 2,600 suspected and confirmed cholera cases across several Sudanese states as of early August. Kordofan has emerged as one of the main areas affected by the latest outbreak, increasing concerns over access to clean water, sanitation and healthcare.

UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the United Nations and its humanitarian partners were intensifying efforts to contain the disease. Health workers are providing treatment, carrying out vaccination campaigns and distributing essential medical supplies to communities at risk.

Access to safe drinking water is also a major priority. Humanitarian organizations have expanded water-related operations in Kordofan to reduce the risk of further transmission, particularly among displaced people living in vulnerable conditions.

In Abu Jubeiha, a rehabilitated water network supported by UNICEF is now providing safe water to approximately 25,000 people every day, including around 5,000 displaced people.

The situation highlights the close link between displacement, public health and access to basic services in Sudan. People forced to flee their homes often face overcrowded living conditions and limited access to clean water and sanitation, creating conditions in which diseases such as cholera can spread rapidly.

Humanitarian agencies are therefore calling for sustained access to affected communities, additional resources and continued support for essential health and water services as the crisis continues.