In less than 6 months, the Sudanese war has left at least 5,000 dead and 3.6 million displaced. The war has also made it difficult for most people to access medical care, as the health sector has been severely affected by the war and most hospitals are currently out of service.

The war in Sudan is leading to a humanitarian emergency with hunger, disease, and displacement as its serious consequences. Food stocks have been fully depleted, as clashes and road blockages prevent aid workers from reaching the hungry. Hundreds of thousands of children are severely malnourished and at imminent risk of death if left untreated.

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has triggered a huge wave of displacement, uprooting over 3.6 million people within the country and more than one million outside the borders, all requiring health services, shelter, water, and sanitation, the lack of which had led to the spread of diseases, endangering all population, especially the vulnerable groups and those weakened by malnutrition.

Reports have also highlighted cases of measles, whooping cough, dengue fever, and acute watery diarrhea across the country, further engendering the lives of the Sudanese population. The war has also made it difficult for most people to access medical treatment as the healthcare sector has been severely affected by the war, and most hospitals are out of service.

Yet, another important issue is the destiny of Sudanese children, who will be the lost generation affected by the long conflict, as many of them cannot access education, endure trauma, and are exposed to the physical and psychological sufferings of the war.

The international community needs to respond to the current crisis in Sudan and seek to protect the lives of all who deserve dignity and respect.