Khartoum: Sudan is facing a severe dengue fever outbreak as ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continues to devastate the country’s infrastructure. The war has severely damaged hospitals, power grids, and water systems, hampering Sudan’s ability to respond to public health emergencies.

Health authorities report that over 2,000 dengue cases were recorded in a single week, mostly in Khartoum. However, officials estimate that the actual number of infections is likely in the tens of thousands, as many mild cases do not reach hospitals. Hospitals like Omdurman Hospital are overwhelmed, providing only basic treatments such as intravenous paracetamol, while frequent power outages and lack of clean water exacerbate the crisis.

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