Dr. Adeeba Ibrahim Al-Sayed, an epidemiology specialist, indicates that 1,846 confirmed cases and 321 deaths have been recorded over weeks, with expectations of much higher numbers due to diagnostic shortages. The Ministry of Health also announced 723 new fever cases and two deaths in a week, bringing the total number of cases since the beginning of the year to more than 6,180 and nine deaths. Power outages have increased the suffering of residents, as the nights and surrounding areas have become an open nightmare for swarms of mosquitoes.
In April 2023, violent and widespread clashes erupted between the Sudanese army forces and the Rapid Support Forces in various areas of Sudan, with both sides attempting to control vital locations. Arab, African, and international parties mediated a ceasefire, but these mediations did not succeed in achieving a permanent ceasefire.
