Militias entering Al-Jazirah State is a major blow to Sudan’s healthcare system.

Militias entering Al-Jazirah State is a major blow to Sudan’s healthcare system.

Port Sudan - Dr. Osama Abdul Rahman, Acting Minister of Health in Al-Jazirah State, revealed that the entry of the Rapid Support Forces militia into Al-Jazirah State has dealt a significant blow to the healthcare system in Sudan in general, and in Al-Jazirah and central Sudan in particular, pointing to the widespread damage to infrastructure.

In a press statement at the official spokesperson’s platform in Port Sudan, Dr. Osama stated that the healthcare system in Al-Jazirah State has been severely affected, which has had a negative impact on the healthcare system throughout the country. He noted that Al-Jazirah was the second largest state with a comprehensive healthcare system, which alleviated the strain after healthcare institutions in Khartoum went out of service due to the militia’s war.

The Acting Minister of Health added that the militia's entry into hospitals in the centers of localities and rural areas has significantly impacted the provision of healthcare services to citizens, leading to the complete shutdown of health institutions.

He further explained that over 100 rural, educational, and specialized hospitals in Al-Jazirah State have gone out of service and ceased operations due to the militia’s entry and spread across the localities, with current operating institutions providing services at only 30% capacity. He reported that over 100 hospitals, including rural, educational, and specialized facilities in Al-Jazirah State, have been forced to shut down completely due to the militia's activities. The remaining operational institutions are struggling to function, providing services at only 30% of their usual capacity. This deterioration of healthcare services poses a significant risk to the health and well-being of the population in the region, further exacerbating the already critical healthcare crisis in Sudan.