January 9, 2026 | SUNTV Global Channel
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the worsening humanitarian situation in Sudan, revealing that nearly 1,900 people have been killed following repeated attacks on health facilities since the conflict erupted in April 2023.
According to the UN health agency, at least 201 attacks on health care facilities have been recorded since fighting began on April 15, 2023, leaving about 490 others injured and severely crippling Sudan’s already fragile health system.
The grim figures were disclosed as Sudan marked 1,000 days of continuous violence, a milestone the WHO described as a tragic reminder of one of the worst humanitarian crises of the century.
In a statement shared on Friday via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the prolonged conflict has devastated health services across the country, worsening the suffering of millions of civilians.
The WHO noted that only around 65 per cent of health facilities in Sudan are currently operational, with many functioning at limited capacity. Ongoing attacks on hospitals and clinics, combined with acute shortages of medicines, medical supplies, and trained health workers, have drastically reduced access to essential health care.
Dr. Tedros warned that continued violence against health infrastructure has resulted in severe health consequences and documented atrocities, further weakening Sudan’s health system and putting countless lives at risk.
“This should not continue into 2026,” the WHO chief said, stressing the urgent need for safe and unrestricted humanitarian access across Sudan to enable the delivery of health services and other life-saving assistance.
Since the conflict began, millions of people have been displaced, while vulnerable groups — including women, children, and the elderly — face heightened risks of disease, malnutrition, and preventable deaths. The crisis has also overwhelmed emergency response efforts and hampered the management of infectious disease outbreaks, maternal care, and child health services.
The WHO emphasized that attacks on health care facilities and workers violate international humanitarian law and severely undermine efforts to respond to public health emergencies.
Dr. Tedros called on all parties involved in the conflict to protect civilians and health workers and to commit to an immediate ceasefire.
“I urge all parties to the conflict to work urgently towards a ceasefire and lasting peace for the people of Sudan,” he said.
As fighting continues, humanitarian agencies warn that without sustained access, security guarantees, and international action, Sudan’s health crisis could deepen further, with devastating consequences for millions already struggling to survive.
— SUNTV Global Channel
