Despite the extremely challenging conditions, healthcare workers in Sudan continue to provide lifesaving care, driven by their deep commitment to serving millions in need. Approximately 15 million people are in urgent need of healthcare to survive, and attacks on healthcare facilities deny these individuals lifesaving care, including over 10.6 million internally displaced persons. The WHO emphasizes that international humanitarian law mandates the protection of healthcare, health assets, healthcare workers, and patients, even in times of war. Therefore, the organization calls for the protection of all healthcare workers, patients, and health facilities at all times. Ultimately, peace remains a fundamental prerequisite for ensuring the health of the Sudanese people and rebuilding the country's health system.

Source: Egypt Today July 30, 2024 10:19 UTC