Attacks on health care in Sudan are becoming deadlier and more widespread, cutting off access to lifesaving services and placing health workers and humanitarian operations at serious risk, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Since the conflict began in April 2023, WHO has verified 201 attacks on health care in Sudan, resulting in 1858 deaths and 490 injuries. In 2025 alone, 65 attacks were verified, causing more than 1620 deaths and 276 injuries. These deaths account for more than 80% of all deaths from attacks on health care verified by WHO in complex humanitarian emergencies globally in 2025.

“Attacks on health care in Sudan have become increasingly deadlier, further undermining access to care at a time when it is most needed,” said Dr Shible Sahbani, WHO Representative and Head of Mission in Sudan. “Health workers have been providing health services with exceptional courage and dedication under extremely challenging conditions. They need protection, not bombardment or detention.”