The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has issued a dire warning regarding the humanitarian and health catastrophe unfolding in Sudan. He emphasized that 1,000 days of relentless fighting have plunged the nation into one of the most severe humanitarian crises of this century.
In a statement posted on his official “X”, Dr. Tedros highlighted that the ongoing conflict has had a devastating impact on public health. This includes documented atrocities and a pattern of repeated attacks on healthcare facilities.
According to WHO data, 201 attacks on healthcare services have been documented since the outbreak of war on April 15, 2023. These attacks have resulted in approximately 1,900 deaths and 490 injuries, marking a grave violation of international humanitarian law.
Dr. Tedros further explained that only 65% of Sudan’s health facilities remain functional, and even those are only partially operational. The healthcare system is struggling under the weight of direct attacks, acute shortages of medicine and medical supplies, and a significant exodus of specialized healthcare personnel.
The WHO chief stressed that the continuation of these conditions into 2026 is “unacceptable.” He called for guaranteed safe and unimpeded access to all regions of Sudan to deliver urgent medical care and humanitarian aid to the affected populations.
Concluding his statement, Tedros appealed to all parties involved in the conflict to take immediate action toward a ceasefire and the establishment of peace. He emphasized that such steps are vital to save civilian lives and ensure the Sudanese people’s fundamental right to medical treatment and healthcare.
