The World Health Organization condemns a brutal attack on Al-Mujlad Hospital in Sudan which resulted in the deaths of more than 40 individuals, mainly children and healthcare workers. The incident highlights the dire consequences of the ongoing civil conflict, prompting international outrage and calls for the protection of medical facilities.**
Tragic Hospital Attack Claims Lives of Children and Workers in War-Torn Sudan**
Tragic Hospital Attack Claims Lives of Children and Workers in War-Torn Sudan**
WHO confirms over 40 fatalities, including children, from a hospital strike in Sudan amidst an ongoing humanitarian crisis.**
In a tragic escalation of violence in Sudan, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that an attack on Al-Mujlad Hospital resulted in the deaths of over 40 people, including six children and five healthcare workers. The strike occurred on Saturday in West Kordofan state, one of the hotbeds of the ongoing civil war that has devastated the country for nearly three years. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus condemned the attack, calling it "appalling" and emphasized that assaults on healthcare facilities must cease immediately.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has accused the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) of the attack, a claim supported by two prominent civil society organizations. Despite these allegations, the SAF has yet to comment on the incident. The conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has resulted in severe humanitarian crises, with the UN dubbing it the world’s worst, leading to thousands of civilian deaths, mass displacement, and accusations of war crimes against both conflict parties.
Al-Mujlad Hospital was noted to be the only operational healthcare facility in the region, as confirmed by the Sudan Doctors Network. The hospital played a crucial role, especially in providing dialysis care for civilians. WHO reported that many individuals suffered injuries during the attack, reflecting the broader impact of the war on non-combatants.
In the face of escalating violence, UNICEF has voiced deep concern regarding the welfare of children affected by the ongoing war. The agency highlighted a critical shortage of funding for humanitarian assistance, calling attention to the dire situation of hundreds of thousands of vulnerable children coping with malnutrition, lack of education, and heightened risk of exploitation. The harrowing realities faced by children in Sudan are further underscored by reports of gender-based violence, with armed groups perpetrating acts of sexual violence against minors.
As the humanitarian crisis unfolds, communities and organizations worldwide continue to express alarm over the devastating impact of the conflict in Sudan, urging for immediate action to protect civilians and restore vital healthcare services.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has accused the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) of the attack, a claim supported by two prominent civil society organizations. Despite these allegations, the SAF has yet to comment on the incident. The conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has resulted in severe humanitarian crises, with the UN dubbing it the world’s worst, leading to thousands of civilian deaths, mass displacement, and accusations of war crimes against both conflict parties.
Al-Mujlad Hospital was noted to be the only operational healthcare facility in the region, as confirmed by the Sudan Doctors Network. The hospital played a crucial role, especially in providing dialysis care for civilians. WHO reported that many individuals suffered injuries during the attack, reflecting the broader impact of the war on non-combatants.
In the face of escalating violence, UNICEF has voiced deep concern regarding the welfare of children affected by the ongoing war. The agency highlighted a critical shortage of funding for humanitarian assistance, calling attention to the dire situation of hundreds of thousands of vulnerable children coping with malnutrition, lack of education, and heightened risk of exploitation. The harrowing realities faced by children in Sudan are further underscored by reports of gender-based violence, with armed groups perpetrating acts of sexual violence against minors.
As the humanitarian crisis unfolds, communities and organizations worldwide continue to express alarm over the devastating impact of the conflict in Sudan, urging for immediate action to protect civilians and restore vital healthcare services.
