In a significant humanitarian effort, the World Health Organization (WHO) has successfully delivered 175 tons of health supplies to the Darfur region in western Sudan.
This announcement was made by WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who confirmed that five trucks loaded with essential medical supplies have reached the conflict-ridden area.
Ghebreyesus took to the social media platform X to share the news of the delivery, highlighting the ongoing civil war in Sudan.
He noted that the supplies were transported via the Adre and Tine border gates, which have been critical entry points despite the Adre Border Gate on the Chad-Sudan border being closed since February.
The delivery, facilitated by WHO and its partners, marks a crucial step in providing aid to the city of Darfur.
Ghebreyesus emphasized that the Adre Border Gate remains the most accessible route to reach millions in western Sudan, who are currently facing severe famine threats due to the ongoing conflict.
The health supplies, which include medicines, diagnostic materials, and nutritional supplements, are intended to support humanitarian partners in delivering emergency health services.
These supplies will be instrumental in treating infectious diseases such as malaria and addressing malnutrition, which poses a significant risk to thousands of children in the region.
Despite the delivery, Ghebreyesus stressed that the needs of the Sudanese people are far from being fully met.
He called for increased efforts to address the urgent health and nutritional needs arising from the insecurity and conflict in the area.
In his concluding remarks, Ghebreyesus underscored the necessity of achieving peace in Sudan, stating, “Above all, we need peace.”