Activists warn of looming health disaster in Khartoum

August 28, 2025 (KHARTOUM) – Activists warned on Thursday of an imminent health disaster in Khartoum state due to the widespread outbreak of deadly diseases and epidemics.

Malaria and dengue fever have recently spread in large parts of Khartoum, despite the state authorities’ announcement of a spraying campaign to combat mosquitoes and disease vectors.

“There is a health catastrophe looming as a result of the overcrowding of health facilities with people infected with malaria, dengue fever, and cholera,” said the Khartoum locality emergency room in a statement.

It appealed to organizations and government agencies for urgent intervention to save the situation and called on all citizens to take preventive measures, such as putting used oil in stagnant water to reduce the breeding of mosquitoes and flies.

This month, Khartoum state has witnessed heavy rainfall, which has contributed to the deterioration of the environmental situation due to the absence of drainage systems and the weak government response to draining stagnant water.