Medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reported that they are “regularly obstructed by both warring parties, the humanitarian response remains far below what is needed”.
Cholera is a fast developing and highly contagious disease. It can cause diarrhoea, dehydration and death, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
It is relatively easy to cure, but rapid treatment is essential.
Health Minister Haitham Mohammed Ibrahim declared a cholera outbreak in mid-August.
As well as the war, heavy rainfall and floods have also contributed to the cholera outbreak, compounded by crowding in displacement camps.
Esperanza Santos, MSF emergency coordinator for Sudan, said these elements had created a “perfect storm” for cholera to spread.
In some areas schools, markets and stores have been told to close to curb the spread of the disease.
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