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Cholera Outbreak in Sudan Claims 70 Lives in Days

5/31/2025

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A devastating cholera outbreak in Khartoum, Sudan, has claimed 70 lives in just two days, with over 942 new infections surfacing. The ongoing conflict has crippled healthcare, rendering 90% of hospitals inoperable. UNICEF raises alarms as more than one million children face dire risks in this escalating humanitarian crisis.

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A devastating cholera outbreak in Khartoum, Sudan, has claimed 70 lives in just two days, with over 942 new infections surfacing. The ongoing conflict has crippled healthcare, rendering 90% of hospitals inoperable. UNICEF raises alarms as more than one million children face dire risks in this escalating humanitarian crisis.