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Thursday, 4 April 2024
Public Health Situation Analysis : Sudan conflict
Summary
Public Health Situation Analysis: Sudan Conflict (03 April 2024) (who.int) [https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/public-health-situation-analysis–sudan-conflict-(03-april-2024)]
Sudan is facing a devastating humanitarian crisis, with a record 24.8 million people (almost every second person) needing urgent assistance in 2024, over a third more than last year. The ongoing conflict has displaced 8.1 million people, of which 6.3 million are displaced internally and 1.8 million have been forced to flee abroad.
The conflict has caused immense suffering, with at least 14,600 killed and 33,000 injured. Civilians, particularly women and children, are significantly affected.
Disease outbreaks, including cholera, measles, malaria, poliovirus type 2 and dengue, are increasing in the face of disruptions of basic public health services. About 70-80% of health facilities were reported to be nonfunctional in February 2024, an increase from estimates two months prior. Food insecurity is also at a record high, with nearly half of children acutely malnourished.
Delivering aid is extremely challenging due to insecurity, damaged infrastructure, and limited resources.
The situation is a “perfect storm” with a broken healthcare system, disrupted food supplies, and widespread disease. Urgent action is needed to prevent further catastrophe.
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