World Bank, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) signed a US$ 82 million agreement to improve access to critical health services for more than 8 million vulnerable people across Sudan and strengthen the health system in the country.

More than 70% of hospitals and health facilities in conflict-affected areas in Sudan are non-operational. They have been damaged or destroyed during the conflict or lack supplies. Frontline workers, including nurses, doctors and other essential staff, have not been paid in months. The delivery of vaccine supplies and routine immunization activities have been hindered by security concerns and lack of access.