Cholera spreads from Sudan to Chad, kills 63 in eastern province

The disease arrived in refugee camps hosting Sudanese civilians fleeing the conflict in their country in July. 938 cases are so far suspected in Ouaddai province in eastern Chad.

Experts and international organisations like the World Health Organisation had warned of this scenario: a cholera outbreak, which has not let Sudan out of its grip since 2024, has arrived in neighbouring Chad.

At least 63 people died from the disease in Ouaddai…