The Impact of the Sudanese Conflict on the Initial Tenuous Health System
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Health problem, Sudan conflict, health system collapseAbstract
Sudan, the largest country on a catastrophic continent and deadlocked nation, undoubtedly offers one of the most sad war stories. Civil wars, conflicts, tuberculosis, and malaria are compete in Sudan to become the biggest killers. Due to resource competition and colonial policies, Sudan has been embroiled in an ongoing conflict that has resulted in severe poverty, social service disruptions, and displacement. The nation's infrastructure and health services are being seriously undermined by the intensifying power struggle between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Army Forces (SAF), which is making the humanitarian crisis worse. We evaluate the body of research that has been done on the armed conflict in Sudan and the ensuing health catastrophe. To estimate the number of patients who died during the devastating conflict as a result of access issues or a lack of essential medical care, questionnaires were employed. The ongoing conflict in Sudan has a significant and pervasive impact on health services, including disruptions in workforce, infrastructure, and healthcare delivery. The recent capture of the National Public Health Laboratory is expected to exacerbate these issues. Sudan desperately needs humanitarian aid, enlisting both domestic and foreign support to restore and reconstruct its healthcare system.
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