Malaria cases are increasing in Khartoum as large numbers of people make their way back to Sudan's capital, according to Africa.com. The outlet reported the development on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
The report links the rise in infections to the movement of millions of people returning to the city. Africa.com did not provide figures for the number of cases or further details on the scale of the i
Khartoum is Sudan's capital and its largest urban centre. The return of residents in large numbers places additional pressure on health services in a city where malaria is already a known concern.
The Africa.com report does not specify what is driving the higher case count beyond the population movement, nor does it name the areas of the capital most affected. It also does not indicate what res
What to watch next: whether Sudanese health authorities or international agencies release case figures and detail any measures to control the spread of malaria in Khartoum.
Africa.com reports a rise in malaria cases in Sudan's capital as large numbers of people return to Khartoum.