More than 500 dengue fever cases recorded in Sudan’s North Darfur, local group says
October 12, 2026 (TAWILA, Sudan) – More than 500 cases of dengue fever have been recorded in Tawila in Sudan’s North Darfur state, a local displaced persons coordination group said on Monday, appealing for urgent humanitarian intervention to halt the outbreak.
Tawila hosts large numbers of displaced people fleeing escalating conflict across Darfur, placing severe strain on basic services, healthcare facilities, clean drinking water, and sanitation.
Adam Rojal, spokesperson for the General Coordination for Displaced Persons and Refugees in Darfur, said the surge in infections comes amid deteriorating conditions and limited medical supplies.
Rojal warned that children, women, and the elderly face the highest risk of health complications, stressing that delayed preventative and medical measures could worsen the crisis.
The coordination group said containing the mosquito-borne viral disease early would curb transmission and mitigate humanitarian impacts across overcrowded camps.
The group urged health authorities, humanitarian organizations, and international agencies to conduct an urgent field assessment to verify case numbers and enhance epidemiological surveillance.
It also called for the immediate provision of diagnostic tests, medicines, and medical supplies, alongside vector control efforts and improved sanitation infrastructure.