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Highlights
• More than two years have passed since the escalation of conflict in Sudan in April 2023, resulting in a humanitarian crisis of catastrophic proportions. The displacement in Sudan is recognized as the largest displacement crisis in the world, with 14.5 million people displaced (10.5 million as internally displaced persons (IDP) and nearly four million across borders into neighbouring countries, including Egypt, South Sudan, Chad, Ethiopia, Libya, Central African Republic and others). The health system in Sudan is collapsing and the capacities of neighbouring countries are straining under the refugee crisis. Health is the sector with the third highest number of people in need as per the Humanitarian Needs Response Plan 2025.
• As of April 2025, Sudan has reported nearly 60 000 cases of cholera, resulting in over 1640 deaths. WHO continues to support the country through multiple response pillars.
• In South Sudan, between January and March 2025, displacement from Sudan continued at scale, with approximately 200 000 new arrivals, bringing the total number of refugees and returnees in South Sudan to more than one million. The escalation of the internal conflict in South Sudan displaced an additional 250 000 people across Upper Nile, Unity and Jonglei states, increasing the number of IDPs to over two million. The complexity of the humanitarian situation, compounded by attacks on health facilities, continues to hinder critical health interventions, including responses to cholera, measles and malnutrition.
• As of April 2025, Sudan has reported nearly 60 000 cases of cholera, resulting in over 1640 deaths. WHO continues to support the country through multiple response pillars.
• In Eastern Chad, malaria, acute respiratory infections, malnutrition and acute watery diarrhoea remain the most commonly reported health conditions. Additionally, there are ongoing reports of suspected measles, hepatitis E and diphtheria.
• Egypt continues to support Sudanese new arrivals by covering healthcare expenses through its dedicated healthcare coverage programme. As of the end of April 2025, 1.5 million Sudanese new arrivals have been recorded in Egypt.
• Malaria in Ethiopia and hepatitis E in the Central African Republic remain ongoing public health challenges.
Additionally, the cholera outbreak in Ethiopia’s Gambella region continues. WHO provided technical support for outbreak response activities.