Death Toll Rises to 70 in Attack on Hospital in Sudan's East Darfur, WHO Reports
Summary
An attack on a hospital in East Darfur has killed 70 people and injured 146, severely damaging health services amid Sudan's ongoing war.
Key Points
- The death toll from the hospital attack in East Darfur has risen to 70, including women, children, and healthcare workers.
- 146 people were injured in the attack, which has rendered the hospital non-operational.
- The hospital served over 2 million people and patients now face lengthy travel for healthcare.
- Only 5.7% of the required funding for Sudan's 2026 health response plan has been secured, worsening the crisis.