Children dying from water-borne disease at Sudan displacement camp

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.