Statement by the Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan on indiscriminate attacks on civilian facilities and infrastructure

This kind of disruption is extremely worrying given the ongoing cholera outbreak in Khartoum State and other parts of the country

The Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan Clementine Nkweta-Salami has expressed deep concern over continued reports of attacks against civilian infrastructure as brutal fighting continues across Sudan. “I am deeply concerned that facilities that are necessary for the functioning of basic services including water, sanitation, and health care, are under attack in…

The United Nations and Humanitarian Partners Launch the 2023 Sudan Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP)

In 2023, a total of 15.8 million people – almost one third of the country’s population – are estimated to need humanitarian assistance

The humanitarian community in Sudan launches the 2023 Sudan Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) to address the most immediate and critical needs of 12.5 million of the most vulnerable people in Sudan seeking generous contributions from donors at US$1.7 billion. “The 2023 Humanitarian Response Plan we launched today is the result…

Sudan: Conflict in Shamal Jabal Marrah, Central Darfur

There are also reports of people fleeing Umu village to Deribat in neighbouring South Darfur State

Clashes between two factions of the Sudan Liberation Army – Abdel Wahid (SLA/AW) started on 19 November 2022 in the Umu and Arshin areas of Shamal Jabal Marrah locality, Central Darfur State. The fighting later spread to the villages of Daya, Wara, and Kia in the same locality. An estimated…

Coronavirus - Sudan: COVID-19, flooding and pockets of violence continue to drive humanitarian needs in Sudan

Since the start of the pandemic, over 36,000 children in White Nile received psychosocial support to deal with stress caused by COVID-19

Number of COVID-19 transmissions continue to increase in Sudan. Nearly 11,800 people had contracted the virus, including 763 who died from the disease, as of 3 August. Since the start of the pandemic, over 36,000 children in White Nile received psychosocial support to deal with stress caused by COVID-19. Meanwhile,…

Coronavirus - Sudan: US$ 283 million needed to support people affected by COVID-19 in Sudan

The COVID-19 addendum reflects an in-depth elaboration of the requirements for Sudan that are outlined in the United Nations Global Humanitarian Response Plan for COVID-19

The United Nations and humanitarian partners, in support of the Transitional Government of Sudan, launched today an addendum to the 2020 Humanitarian Response Plan to respond to increasing humanitarian needs in the country. The Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Gwi-Yeop Son, today called on the international community to scale up its…

Coronavirus - Sudan: More than 350,000 people received humanitarian assistance in previously inaccessible areas of South Darfur

Other areas of Jebel Marra in Central and South Darfur States are already receiving food, emergency shelter, non-food supplies, health, nutrition, WASH and education services

United Nations agencies and humanitarian partners have provided life-assistance to about 350,000 people in previously inaccessible parts of the Jebel Marra area, in South Darfur, over the past nine months, overcoming important challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, humanitarians reached different communities for the first time in 10 years,…

Coronavirus - Sudan: 6,582 people confirmed to have COVID-19 in Sudan

As of 8 June 2020, there are 6,582 people confirmed to have COVID-19 in Sudan, including 401 fatalities. Read the latest on the response to COVId-19 in Sudan here: https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/sudan/  

Coronavirus - Sudan: As of 26 May, 4,346 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Sudan

COVID-19 is reported in all of Sudan's 18 states

As of 26 May 2020, there are 4,346 people confirmed to have COVID-19 in Sudan, including 195 fatalities Transmission of COVID-19 in Sudan is now classified as community transmission. For the majority of cases the transmission chain cannot be established. COVID-19 is reported in all of Sudan's 18 states. The…

Coronavirus - Sudan Flash Update, 26 April 2020: As of 22 April 2020, there are 213 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sudan

140 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sudan

On 22 April, the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) announced the registration of 33 new COVID-19 cases and one death bringing the total to 140 cases, including 13 deaths. Khartoum state: 133 cases White Nile state: 3 cases River Nile state: 1 case Gezira state: 3 cases On 20 April…

Coronavirus - Sudan: As of 15 April 2020, there are 32 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sudan, including local transmissions

COVID-19 preparedness and response planning is also underway at the state level

As of 15 April 2020, the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) confirms 32 cases of confirmed COVID-19 in Sudan, including local transmissions. FMoH urges all people in Sudan to take precautionary measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by regularly washing hands for at least 20 seconds, social distancing…