Health

Khartoum, August 24 (Darfur24) The United Nations has warned of a serious deterioration in the humanitarian situation in Heiban locality in South Kordofan State amid continued fighting between armed and non-governmental groups in the area. Tensions have gripped Kauda, which falls within Heiban locality, since March following disputes over tribalContinue Reading

Kampala, August 24 (Darfur24) Health sources warned on Sunday of deteriorating conditions at Al-Jalabi prison in Al-Daein, East Darfur, amid water shortages, poor sanitation and the spread of disease among inmates. Sources told Darfur24 that prisoners were living in conditions that could lead to a humanitarian disaster due to aContinue Reading

Rahad al-Bardi, August 22 (Darfur24) The rural hospital in Rahad al-Bardi, west of Nyala in South Darfur, has been closed for about a week due to a lack of funding and medical staff, raising concerns over access to healthcare during the autumn season. A video shared by a resident andContinue Reading

Nyala, August 19 (Darfur24) Authorities have begun installing and distributing drinking-water purification stations in several cities and localities across Darfur amid a worsening water crisis caused by damage to water sources and rising operating costs. In Nyala, South Darfur, the civil administration inaugurated a water purification station in Majok, eastContinue Reading

Nyala, August 18 (Darfur24) A report by the South Darfur State Ministry of Health has recorded 47 maternal deaths during the first half of 2026, amid severe disruptions to healthcare services caused by the ongoing war. The report, reviewed by Darfur24 on Monday, said maternal deaths were reported from onlyContinue Reading

Nyala, August 17 (Darfur24) At least 450 children and 50 pregnant women in the Atash displacement camp in South Darfur State have suffered from malnutrition over the past two months, displaced residents and medical sources said Monday. A camp administration official told Darfur24 that deteriorating living conditions and a reductionContinue Reading

Kordofan, August 15 (Darfur24) Families in West Kordofan State are increasingly turning to “ambaz”, a byproduct normally used as animal feed, to survive amid soaring food prices, low incomes and worsening living conditions. Residents told Darfur24 that many families can no longer afford basic food commodities and are seeking ambazContinue Reading

Sha’iriya, August 14 (Darfur24) Health services have been suspended at a health center in Sha’iriya, north of Al-Daein in East Darfur State, following the expiration of the contract of the organization that operated the facility, local emergency room volunteers said on Friday. The Sha’iriya South Emergency Room appealed to humanitarianContinue Reading

Tawila, August 13 (Darfur24) Heavy rains and flash floods have displaced about 975 families in Tawila locality, North Darfur State, destroying hundreds of homes and shelters as health sources warn of rising hepatitis cases and other diseases in displacement camps. The International Organization for Migration’s Displacement Tracking Matrix said ThursdayContinue Reading