We’ll Keep Monitoring The Health Needs In Sudan – WHO

The World Health Organisation has come out to beg all parties involved in Sudan conflict to respect the neutrality of health care and ensure unrestricted access to health facilities for those injured by the hostilities.

The organization recently revealed this via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to WHO, all parties must never forget their obligations under International Humanitarian Law to protect the wounded and sick, civilians, health care workers, ambulances and health facilities.

The organization added that it will keep monitoring the health needs and resources across Khartoum and other affected cities.

It read, “Movement in the city is restricted due to the insecurity creating challenges for doctors, nurses, patients, and ambulances to reach health facilities, and putting at risk the lives of those who need urgent medical care.”

“WHO is monitoring the health needs and resources across Khartoum and other affected cities to ensure that limited supplies are directed to where they are most needed.”

“Supplies distributed by WHO to health facilities prior to this recent escalation of conflict are now exhausted, and many of the nine hospitals in Khartoum receiving injured civilians are reporting shortages of blood, transfusion equipment, intravenous fluids, medical supplies, and other life-saving commodities. There are also reports of shortages of specialized medical personnel, including anesthesiologists. Water and power cuts are affecting the functionality of health facilities, and shortages of fuel for hospital generators are also being reported,” it said in a press statement.”