Iran: The Latest The world's forgotten war: Sudan
Sep 18, 2024
Dr. Jennifer Hulse, an emergency medicine physician, shares the heartbreaking situation in Nyala, where hospitals are devastated by conflict. Asil Sidahmed, a public health strategy consultant, provides insight into Sudan's tumultuous political landscape since the 2019 transition, while Basma Khalifa, a filmmaker, offers a poignant personal narrative of resilience amid fear. They explore the catastrophic humanitarian crisis, the pervasive violence, and the dire need for international attention and action to avert mass suffering.
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Scale And Neglect Of Sudan's Crisis
- Sudan's war has killed nearly 20,000, displaced over 10 million, and left ~25 million facing acute hunger.
- The scale of suffering far exceeds many conflicts but gets almost no global attention.
Devastation At Nyala Teaching Hospital
- Dr Jennifer Hulse saw Nyala Teaching Hospital heavily damaged with looted warehouses and shot-up generators.
- Staff lacked pay and ran water by donkey cart before MSF brought tankers and repaired generators.
Prioritize Basic Hospital Functions
- Prioritize restoring water, electricity and triage to restart critical hospital services quickly.
- Train remaining junior staff in trauma management and prepare mass casualty plans.