Residents in southern Khartoum face a severe health crisis as essential services decline and vital medications become scarce. The ongoing civil conflict significantly hampers access to healthcare.
Medical Facilities Shut Down
Persistent violence and insecurity have led to the partial shutdown of medical facilities. On October 5, Doctors Without Borders announced that it had to suspend operations at the Al Shaheed Waddalatela clinic due to three armed robberies within a month, endangering staff and patients alike.
Severe Medicine Shortages
Rasha Idris from the Khartoum State Health Ministry reported a critical shortage of medicines in local facilities. Health authorities are working with international organizations to facilitate the delivery of much-needed medical aid.
Urgent Blood Supply Needs
Bashair Hospital’s obstetrics and gynaecology department has halted services due to a lack of blood supplies.
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The hospital urgently called on local residents to donate blood, warning that the emergency room could close if supplies are not replenished within 24 hours.
Widespread Impact of Conflict
The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, which began in April 2023, disrupts healthcare not only in Khartoum but also in regions like Darfur, West Kordofan, Gezira, and Sinnar.
Epidemic Outbreaks Exacerbate Crisis
The health crisis worsens with outbreaks of cholera, malaria, measles, and dengue fever. The Sudanese Ministry of Health has reported over 25,000 cholera cases and more than 700 related deaths, along with over 2,500 dengue fever cases. As conditions deteriorate, residents struggle to navigate the twin challenges of a health emergency and escalating violence.
