OVERVIEW

The conflict in Sudan continues unabated. The security situation in the country remains extremely volatile with continued clashes reported in Khartoum, Darfur, and Kordofan states. In White Nile State, the onset of rainy season is heightening the vulnerability of refugees in camps, particularly on the western side of the river, in addition to limited presence/access of humanitarian actors due to challenges with the ferry. Limited access to medication, medical supplies, electricity and water continue to hamper the delivery of various services especially health care across the country. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), attacks on health care continue to be reported. Since the start of the conflict on 15 April 2023, WHO has verified 53 attacks on health care resulting in 11 deaths and 38 injuries. These are only attacks WHO has been able to verify through its WHO Surveillance System of Attacks on Healthcare - SSA. The health care situation is also extremely worrying in the neighbouring countries of Chad and South Sudan that have seen huge numbers of refugees and returnees crossing the respective borders to extremely remote areas with limited, or often non-existent medical structures in place.