Khartoum, Sudan—A cholera outbreak has killed 120 people in conflict-ridden areas of Sudan since the start of May. The World Health Organization confirmed these figures on July 1, 2026. Health facilities struggle to cope as the number of infections climbs past 1,100.

The disease spread through isolated zones where the war has decimated medical infrastructure. This marks the third wave of the virus in as many years. Constant fighting between the army and paramilitary groups prevents the delivery of clean water.

Health officials warned that the rainy season is about to begin. Infections typically balloon during these months. Millions of people currently lack access to basic sanitation or medical supplies.

The government declared the outbreak earlier this week in West Kordofan. This region remains a flashpoint for military control. Drone strikes and ground combat make it dangerous for aid workers to enter affected zones.

Doctors on the ground report that they lack the necessary materials to treat patients. Most medical facilities in these regions were destroyed or abandoned during the three-year war. Patients often travel for days to find functional clinics.

The WHO representative for Sudan noted that outbreaks are now nearly continuous. The conflict constrains access to the regions that need the most support. Preventive campaigns are struggling to reach the required target of 200,000 people.

Humanitarian partners have provided treatment kits for 3,000 patients. They are also trying to support treatment centers that remain open. However, current security conditions prevent the transport of larger shipments of supplies.

The government has yet to coordinate a national response that crosses front lines. The movement of people fleeing the fighting continues to spread the disease into new areas. The health system remains largely unable to stop the transmission cycle.