Geneva – Sudan Now | 19 March 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) said it has verified another attack on health care in Sudan, reporting that Al Deain Teaching Hospital in East Darfur was struck, killing at least 64 people, including 13 children, two female nurses, one male doctor, and multiple patients.
WHO stated that the total number of fatalities linked to attacks on health facilities during the war in Sudan has now surpassed 2,000. The organization confirmed that 2,036 people have been killed in 213 attacks on health care since the conflict began, including the latest strike in Al Deain.
The attack also injured 89 people, including eight health workers, and caused significant damage to the hospital’s pediatric, maternity, and emergency departments.
WHO added that more than 720 people have been injured in attacks on health care since the start of the war, warning that such incidents have immediate and long-term consequences for communities relying on essential medical services.
According to the organization, Al Deain Teaching Hospital is currently non-functional due to the extent of the damage, resulting in a critical disruption of essential health services.
WHO said it is supporting local health partners to help fill urgent gaps by scaling up capacity at other health facilities, including strengthening primary health care services, increasing treatment capacity for the injured, and deploying trauma supplies and essential medicines.
The organization stressed the need to protect civilians, health workers, and humanitarian personnel, reiterating that health care must not be a target.
