Sudan Faces Dengue Fever Outbreak Amid Rainy Season and Poor Sanitation

Dengue Fever Surge in Sudan

• 📈 Sudan is experiencing a significant increase in dengue fever cases, coinciding with the current rainy season.
• ⚠️ The Ministry of Health reported 723 new cases and two deaths in the past week alone.
• 📊 Since the start of 2025, the country has recorded over 6,000 cases and nine fatalities.

Contributing Factors: Sanitation and Mosquitoes

• 🗑️ Residents point to poor public sanitation and the accumulation of rubbish as major contributors to the outbreak.
• 💧 Pooling rainwater and unmanaged waste create ideal mosquito breeding grounds.
• 🦟 Weeds and dirt in main drains further exacerbate the problem by fostering mosquito reproduction.

Dengue Fever in Sudan

• 🌍 Dengue fever is endemic in Sudan, meaning it is consistently present in the population.
• ⚠️ Repeat infections can lead to more severe, sometimes fatal, outcomes, making containment a long-term concern.