Children dying from water-borne disease at Sudan displacement camp

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete January 6, 2026 at 05:26 PM

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Due to the ongoing war in Sudan, displaced families are facing a critical health crisis in camps like Khor Ajwal in White Nile State. With limited access to healthcare and clean water, children and the elderly are dying from bilharzia, a water-borne disease caused by parasitic worms. The lack of clean water sources has led to infestation and subsequent infection. Al Jazeera reported on January 6, 2026, that the displaced population is vulnerable to this preventable disease because of the conflict-induced displacement and lack of basic resources. The situation highlights the dire consequences of the war on the health and well-being of vulnerable populations.

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Al Jazeera 60% Mohammad Vall 70% White Nile State 70% Bilharzia 70% Khor Ajwal camp 80% Sudan ×290%

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water-borne disease 90% bilharzia 90% displacement camp 80% children dying 80% sudan war 70% parasitic worm 70% clean water 70% health care services 60% khor ajwal camp 60% white nile state 50%