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WHO verifies hospital attack in Sudan
Summary
WHO confirmed a strike on Al Deain Teaching Hospital in East Darfur that left the facility non-functional, and said it is supporting local health partners to fill urgent gaps.
Content
WHO verified that Al Deain Teaching Hospital in East Darfur was struck late on Friday. The organization reported that the strike caused deaths and injuries, including among health workers and children. The hospital is currently non-functional and key departments have been damaged. WHO said it is supporting local partners to scale up capacity at other facilities to address urgent gaps.
Key facts:
- WHO verified a strike on Al Deain Teaching Hospital in Al Deain, East Darfur.
- WHO reported fatalities and injuries among patients and health staff, including children.
- The hospital is non-functional, with paediatric, maternity and emergency departments damaged.
- WHO has recorded more than 2,000 deaths in attacks on health care during the conflict and is assisting other facilities to fill gaps.
Summary:
The immediate impact is a critical interruption of essential medical services in Al Deain and added pressure on other health facilities. Undetermined at this time.
