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- Feb 23, 2026, 01:49 AMWorld Health Organization (WHO) has reported that five separate attacks on health care facilities in Sudan since the beginning of 2026 have resulted in dozens of deaths. As the conflict approaches its fourth year, violence continues to take a devastating toll on civilians and critical infrastructure across the country.
The fighting between Sudan's national army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has severely weakened an already fragile medical system. More than one-third of health facilities across the country are currently out of service, leaving millions without access to essential care.
According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, five attacks on health facilities were recorded during the first 50 days of 2026 alone. These incidents have killed at least 69 people and injured 49 others, highlighting the growing dangers faced by patients and medical staff.
One of the latest attacks occurred in Sudan's southeastern Sennar state, where a hospital was targeted. The assault left three patients dead and seven others wounded, including a hospital employee, further demonstrating the vulnerability of health institutions in the conflict.
Earlier this month, additional strikes on medical centers in South Kordofan — a region south of the capital, Khartoum — killed more than 30 people. South Kordofan has become one of the primary battlegrounds as clashes intensify between the warring factions.
Since the war began in April 2023, the WHO has confirmed at least 206 attacks on health care facilities. These assaults have led to approximately 2,000 deaths and hundreds of injuries. In 2025 alone, 65 attacks accounted for more than 1,620 deaths, representing 80 percent of global fatalities linked to violence against medical services.
Beyond the direct violence, Sudan faces worsening humanitarian conditions. The conflict has displaced 11 million people and triggered one of the world's most severe crises. Disease outbreaks such as cholera, malaria, dengue, and measles are spreading, while malnutrition continues to rise. The WHO warns that 4.2 million cases of acute malnutrition could occur this year, including over 800,000 severe cases, as millions risk losing access to humanitarian aid in 2026.
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The fighting between Sudan's national army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has severely weakened an already fragile medical system. More than one-third of health facilities across the country are currently out of service, leaving millions without access to essential care.
According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, five attacks on health facilities were recorded during the first 50 days of 2026 alone. These incidents have killed at least 69 people and injured 49 others, highlighting the growing dangers faced by patients and medical staff.
One of the latest attacks occurred in Sudan's southeastern Sennar state, where a hospital was targeted. The assault left three patients dead and seven others wounded, including a hospital employee, further demonstrating the vulnerability of health institutions in the conflict.
Earlier this month, additional strikes on medical centers in South Kordofan — a region south of the capital, Khartoum — killed more than 30 people. South Kordofan has become one of the primary battlegrounds as clashes intensify between the warring factions.
Since the war began in April 2023, the WHO has confirmed at least 206 attacks on health care facilities. These assaults have led to approximately 2,000 deaths and hundreds of injuries. In 2025 alone, 65 attacks accounted for more than 1,620 deaths, representing 80 percent of global fatalities linked to violence against medical services.
Beyond the direct violence, Sudan faces worsening humanitarian conditions. The conflict has displaced 11 million people and triggered one of the world's most severe crises. Disease outbreaks such as cholera, malaria, dengue, and measles are spreading, while malnutrition continues to rise. The WHO warns that 4.2 million cases of acute malnutrition could occur this year, including over 800,000 severe cases, as millions risk losing access to humanitarian aid in 2026.
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