By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – UN humanitarian partners in Sudan’s North Darfur on Tuesday have reported extremely dire” conditions facing civilians in need of healthcare, particularly in the state capital of El Fasher and displacement camps in surrounding areas.
Sudan’s transitional military Government clashed with former allies the Rapid Support Forces militia, nfor two years ago, beginning a struggle for control of the country together with allied armed groups, which has left tens of thousands dead and millions displaced.
UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said in New York that over 200 health facilities in El Fasher are not functioning, and there are severe shortages of medical staff and critical shortages of medical supplies.
“Our humanitarian colleagues are telling us that the continued hostilities have caused waves of displacement, overwhelming an already fragile healthcare system that is struggling even to meet people’s basic needs,” he added.
“On top of that, the insecurity and access constraints continue to impede our partners’ attempts to provide essential medical supplies.”
Disease outbreaks are also deepening the humanitarian crisis, OCHA stated.
WHO reported that over 70 per cent of hospitals and health facilities are no longer operational, leaving millions without healthcare, said the UN Spokesperson.
“Sudan’s health system has also come under relentless attack. As of mid-February, WHO recorded 150 attacks on health care centres in Sudan since the war there began – but the real figure is most likely be far higher.”
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