Sudan declares end to cholera epidemic after 18-month outbreak
Sudan’s Ministry of Health officially declared the country free of the cholera epidemic on Wednesday, meeting scientific standards and the International Health Regulations following an 18-month outbreak.
Head of the health emergencies and epidemics control directorate at the ministry, Montasir Osman, said, “Since January 14, no cases have been recorded in any state.
“Based on scientific data and the International Health Regulations, Sudan is free of the cholera epidemic.’’
Mr Osman explained that strict criteria for declaring the end of a cholera outbreak include two full incubation periods without new cases, confirmed cessation of local transmission, no active infection chains, and no new community hotspots or geographic spread.
“We can confirm that Sudan is free of the epidemic, unless cases come from abroad,’’ he added.
The Ministry of Health conducted extensive containment efforts, administering 20 million vaccine doses, carrying out about 100 medical campaigns, and holding 130 central emergency room meetings to monitor the epidemiological situation, said Mr Osman.
Sudan first announced the outbreak of cholera in August 2024.
According to earlier statistics, the country recorded over 100,000 cases nationwide, including about 2,408 deaths, between July 2024 and December 21, 2025.
Cholera is a serious diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium vibrio cholerae, with potentially fatal consequences if not treated promptly.
(Xinhua/NAN)
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