Fighting in Sudan threatens its already fragile healthcare system

Sarkar, Sonia

doi:10.1136/bmj.p1009

BMJ

2023

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.p1009

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Fighting in Sudan threatens its already fragile healthcare system

Sonia Sarkar¹

Abstract: The intense violence in Sudan is destroying a health system already on its knees, writes Sonia Sarkar

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“…The Sudan conflict is severely affecting paediatric healthcare, creating a humanitarian crisis. The ongoing war has led to the destruction of hospitals and facilities, and the departure of healthcare workers has created a shortage of medical personnel for children in need 1. Around 368 000 Sudanese children, particularly in conflict areas, lack essential healthcare services 23.…”

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Urgent call to protect children and their health in Sudan

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Ahmed

2023

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Urgent call to protect children and their health in Sudan

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Prioritizing children’s mental health amidst Sudan’s humanitarian crisis: policy recommendations for immediate action

Osman

Nashwan

2023

Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health

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The humanitarian crisis precipitated by the ongoing conflict in Sudan poses profound risks to the health and welfare of the country’s children. This paper explores essential policy interventions to safeguard child mental health services under these challenging circumstances. Crucial strategies include enhancing healthcare accessibility for children and their caregivers, promoting education, and improving household living conditions. Additionally, it is vital to provide improved access to information about nutritious food and strengthen health systems in areas directly exposed to conflict. Cooperation with international aid organizations is paramount to delivering medical supplies to functioning health facilities. The paper also recommends partnerships with local non-governmental and humanitarian organizations to execute public health programs effectively. These multi-faceted policy measures underscore the importance of a comprehensive response to ensure the health and well-being of children amid the turmoil in Sudan. Through these strategies, we aim to provide a blueprint for policymakers and humanitarian organizations to mitigate the devastating impacts of the conflict on the country’s most vulnerable population.

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Fighting in Sudan threatens its already fragile healthcare system

Abstract: The intense violence in Sudan is destroying a health system already on its knees, writes Sonia Sarkar

Cited by 2 publications

References 2 publications

Urgent call to protect children and their health in Sudan

Urgent call to protect children and their health in Sudan

Prioritizing children’s mental health amidst Sudan’s humanitarian crisis: policy recommendations for immediate action

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