Urgent action needed to reach the most vulnerable in Sudan with life-saving health services
Almost 10 months since conflict escalated in Sudan in April 2023, the ever-deteriorating humanitarian situation has led to the world’s largest displacement crisis. About 8 million people in Sudan have been displaced by the conflict, with 6 million people internally displaced and 1.8 million people displaced to neighbouring countries.
A displacement crisis of this magnitude has significant impacts on the health needs of displaced and host populations. As well as being at higher risk of disease due to overcrowded settings, people have limited access to safe drinking water, food and essential life-saving health services.
WHO Emergency Appeal: Sudan and neighbouring countries, June-December 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) is requesting US$ 145 million to meet the increasing health needs of people affected by violence in Sudan and to assist those who have fled to neighbouring countries to seek safety. This funding will allow WHO to reach 7.6 million people inside Sudan and more than 500 000 individuals forced to flee to neighbouring Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia and South Sudan with lifesaving interventions and delivery of essential health services over the next six months. The intense fighting in Sudan has resulted in loss of life, injuries and significant damage to the country’s infrastructure, including severely to the health facilities.
Situation reports
Situation report 4, 15 December 2023
Situtaton report 3, 30 September 2023
Situation report 2, 15 June – 14 July 2023
Situation report 1, 15 April –14 June 2023
Sudanese migrants in Egypt
WHO Egypt response to Sudan emergency, situation report 4, 19 October 2023
WHO Egypt response to Sudan emergency, situation report 3, 30 August 2023
WHO Egypt response to Sudan emergency, situation report 2, 16 June 2023
WHO Egypt response to Sudan emergency, situation report 1, 31 May 2023
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WHO-supported clinics help restore health and hope for displaced people in Sudan
15 October 2023
WHO scales up response following Sudan declaration of cholera outbreak
29 September 2023
WHO upgrades Public Health Laboratory in Port Sudan for outbreak preparedness and response
18 September 2023
WHO rolls out EWARS in Sudan to facilitate early detection and timely response to disease outbreaks
24 August 2023
WHO chartered flight brings additional life-saving medical supplies into Sudan
20 August 2023
WHO nutrition interventions help save the lives of malnourished Sudanese children
16 August 2023
WHO supports the health system as 3 months of fighting disrupts access to health services
25 July 2023
Three months of violence in Sudan: Health hanging in the balance
24 July 2023
Extraordinary chains of coordination to detect poliovirus amidst Sudan’s conflict
23 July 2023
3 months of conflict in Sudan: meet Dr Nader Makki, WHO expert responding to the crisis
19 July 2023
WHO airlifts additional life-saving supplies to respond to health needs in Sudan
10 July 2023
Sudan: top UN officials sound alarm at spike in violence against women and girls
5 July 2023 Joint News Release New York/Geneva
Women and girls hit hard by attacks on health in Sudan, UN agencies warn
Geneva/New York, 20 June 2023
WHO welcomes the support of Member States and partners to the humanitarian response in Sudan and the Region
20 June 2023
WHO requires US$ 145 million to respond to health emergency in Sudan and neighbouring countries
16 June 2023
Out of Sudan: Nadia smiles as only the brave do
28 May 2023
“We either leave or die” a Sudanese migrant recently arrived in Egypt told WHO
24 May 2023
Urgently needed emergency health supplies arrive in Port Sudan from WHO’s logistics hub in Dubai
05 May 2023
Regional Director's statements
WHO Regional Director's appeal following occupation of Sudan's health facilities
27 April 2023
Regional Director opening remarks at Regional press briefing on Sudan
20 April 2023