Javid Abdelmoneim, the International President of Doctors Without Borders (MSF), stated that the health system in Sudan is suffering from extreme weakness and an acute shortage of medical personnel and supplies.
He pointed out that a large number of hospitals have been damaged or taken completely out of service amid outbreaks of diseases, including cholera and measles. This is exerting massive pressure on an already fragile health system.
The World Health Organization (WHO) had previously indicated that between 70% and 80% of health facilities have gone out of service due to the war between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which broke out in mid-April 2023.
Abdelmoneim explained that civilians face urgent needs in the areas of maternal and child care, treatment of injuries and trauma, infectious diseases, and malnutrition. This is in addition to the need for safe drinking water, sanitation services, psychological support, and assistance for survivors of sexual violence.
He reported that access to providing health services remains severely restricted due to insecurity and bureaucratic obstacles.
He added that although MSF is not directly affected by all these restrictions, other humanitarian organizations face an additional hurdle represented by limited funding and the reduction of aid.
