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Cholera Outbreak in Darfur: 12,739 Cases, 358 Deaths

9/25/2025

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World Health Organization (WHO) reports a cholera outbreak in Darfur with 12,739 cases and 358 deaths as of Sunday.
The outbreak began in Kassala in July 2024 and spread to all 18 states.
WHO is vaccinating 406,000 people in North Darfur amid rising cases.
The conflict has caused 40,000 deaths and displaced 12 million, with limited access to water and healthcare.

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World Health Organization (WHO) reports a cholera outbreak in Darfur with 12,739 cases and 358 deaths as of Sunday.
The outbreak began in Kassala in July 2024 and spread to all 18 states.
WHO is vaccinating 406,000 people in North Darfur amid rising cases.
The conflict has caused 40,000 deaths and displaced 12 million, with limited access to water and healthcare.