In Sudan, a civil war erupted in April 2023, leading to a significant humanitarian crisis and severe impacts on the healthcare system. The Sudan Doctors Network reported that since the conflict began, over 235 healthcare workers have been killed or reported missing. This alarming statistic includes doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other medical personnel who have faced violence in various forms, including assassinations, drone strikes, and shelling. The situation worsened after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of El Fasher in October 2023, resulting in the disappearance of 20 doctors, including four women, whose fates remain unknown. The report highlights the dire circumstances faced by healthcare workers, many of whom were targeted while on duty, including senior medical officials and support staff. The organization has called for the RSF to disclose the whereabouts of the missing doctors and urged all parties involved in the conflict to ensure the safety of healthcare personnel and allow medical services to operate without interference. The ongoing violence has severely disrupted medical services, with hospitals and healthcare facilities being targeted, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region. The Sudan Doctors Network has also reported on the impact of attacks on civilian infrastructure, which has left many hospitals and essential services inoperable, worsening the plight of civilians caught in the conflict. The international community has been urged to intervene and pressure the RSF to cease attacks on civilian facilities, as the situation continues to deteriorate.
