
Spread of COVID-19 in Sudan
Since the beginning of the pandemic until June 4th, 2023, a total of 63,993 infected people and 5,046 deaths have been reported in Sudan.The total of 63,993 infected people currently represents 0.15 percent of the total population.
Current vaccination status
According to official WHO data, a total of 22.60 million vaccine doses have been administered as of April 2nd, 2023. More recent data are not yet available to WHO. There are 15.21 million people who have received at least one vaccination (34.7 percent). The booster vaccination was received by 3.89 million people (8.9 percent).13.42 million of these are considered fully vaccinated in Sudan (= 30.6 percent).
This puts Sudan well behind in terms of vaccination coverage. The vaccination rate is higher in 191 countries.
Weight and size
Male | Female | |
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Body height | 171 cm | 160 cm |
BMI | 23.2 | 26.0 |
Weight | 67.8 kg | 66.3 kg |
Diseases
Sudan | Ø worldwide | |
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Diabetes * | 22.10% | 8.81% |
Tuberculosis | 0.58‰ | 1.34‰ |
Malaria | 4.7% | 5.7% |
HIV / Aids | 0.01% | 0.03% |
* The number of people suffering from diabetes refers only to inhabitants aged between 20 and 79 years.
Child vaccinations
Sudan | Ø worldwide | |
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Measles | 81.0% | 81.7% |
Hepatitis B | 0.08% | 0.08% |
Tetanus | 8.1% | 0.0% |
DTP * | 8.40% | 8.14% |
* DTP is a combined basic vaccination against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus, which should be given to children up to the age of 23 months.
Medical supplies

With about 18,700 physicians in Sudan, there are about 0.41 doctors per 1000 inhabitants. Here again the comparison: worldwide this standard is 1.50 physicians per 1,000 inhabitants and in the EU is 3.57.
Through medical care, the mortality rate of major known diseases can be reduced as far as possible. For example, only about 23 percent of all people who suffer from cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases or chylomicron retention disease (CRD) currently die.