Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has urged Sudanese authorities to remove administrative obstacles hindering medical and humanitarian teams and supplies.
The ongoing war since April 15 of this year has led to the disruption of 70% of healthcare facilities, with the medical system facing a growing impact of infectious diseases and being pushed to the brink of collapse.
Sudan is suffering from a severe shortage of medicines, and the available ones are priced at levels that do not correspond to the income of most Sudanese, many of whom have lost their jobs and livelihoods.
The organization commented on this severe drug shortage, stating that “many medicines are not affordable for those who need them, and as a result, patients with chronic illnesses are suffering serious complications and sometimes dying.”
The Deputy Head of the Emergency Department at the organisation, Claire Nicolet, stated that any supplies that reach healthcare facilities are quickly exhausted, leading to serious health consequences and even deaths.
She emphasized that the organization urgently needs surgical and medical equipment to care for those with severe injuries and to perform surgical deliveries.
MSF provides emergency treatment for Sudanese in critical situations, performs surgical operations, manages mobile clinics for displaced individuals, and offers treatment for infectious and non-infectious diseases, as well as providing healthcare for mothers and children.