At least 64 people, including 13 children, two nurses, and a doctor, have died in an attack on Al Deain Teaching Hospital in Sudan. The World Health Organisation reported that 89 people, including eight health staff, were also injured in the incident, which damaged the hospital’s paediatric, maternity, and emergency departments.
Why It Matters
The attack on the hospital in Sudan is part of a larger pattern of violence against healthcare facilities during the country’s ongoing war. The total number of deaths linked to such attacks has now reached 2,036, according to the WHO. These assaults not only have a devastating impact on human lives but also severely affect communities in need of medical services, both immediate and long-term. The destruction of the Al Deain Teaching Hospital further highlights the urgent need for protection of civilians, health workers, and humanitarian aid in Sudan.
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