Africa CDC Responds to Hospital Attack in Sudan
On 28 October 2025, the Saudi Maternity Hospital in El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan, suffered a devastating attack that resulted in hundreds of deaths among patients and caregivers and the kidnapping of several health workers. This attack severely damaged one of the few remaining healthcare facilities in the area, raising serious concerns about the continuation of essential medical services.
Emergency Medical Support Deployment
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is urgently sending vital medical supplies and commodities to the affected region. In partnership with the African Union Humanitarian Affairs Division, Africa CDC has dispatched emergency medical and laboratory specialists to Sudan. Their mission is to evaluate the crisis, assist in outbreak containment, support ongoing healthcare delivery, and strengthen biosafety measures.
Collaboration and Monitoring Efforts
Africa CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence team is cooperating closely with Sudan’s Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization to:
- Confirm casualty numbers
- Monitor for potential disease outbreaks
- Assess the wider impact on public health
"The assault has crippled one of the few remaining medical facilities in the region and raised grave concerns about the continuity of essential health services."
These coordinated efforts aim to stabilize the health situation and prevent further deterioration in the crisis-stricken area.
Summary
Africa CDC is swiftly addressing the humanitarian and public health emergency caused by the attack on Sudan’s hospital, mobilizing resources and expertise to save lives and protect health services.
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