WHO requires US$ 145 million to respond to health emergency in Sudan and neighbouring countries

Brazzaville, Cairo, 16 June 2023 – The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new funding appeal 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 scale of this health crisis is unprecedented. We need urgent support from the international community so that the devastating impact on the country's healthcare system is mitigated and access to health services is sustained,” said Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean. “Health services are among the most urgent needs of the people fleeing the conflict. We are already delivering essential lifesaving health supplies and services, but the needs are growing. With additional donor support, we can reach those most in need and provide them with adequate assistance,” said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa. Nearly two months of intense fighting in Sudan has resulted in loss of life, injuries and significant damage to the country’s infrastructure, including health facilities. About 60% of health facilities across the country are non-funct...
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