Sudan Faces Dire Malnutrition Crisis Amid Ongoing Conflict
Children in Sudan’s North Darfur region are experiencing an acute hunger crisis, with many lives hanging in the balance. Recent assessments reveal alarming malnutrition rates, requiring urgent international attention and aid.
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- Over 50% of children in Um Baru suffer from acute malnutrition.
- 18% face severe, life-threatening malnutrition.
- Current levels exceed the WHO emergency threshold by over threefold.
Devastating Statistics from Recent Nutrition Survey
During a survey conducted in late December, 500 children were screened, uncovering critical insights into the malnutrition epidemic. The data unveils the severity of the emergency faced by North Darfur’s young population.
- 53% of children identified as acutely malnourished.
- Severe acute malnutrition found in 18% of these children, demanding immediate intervention.
- Moderate acute malnutrition affects another 35%.
UNICEF’s Urgent Call for Action
UNICEF stresses the critical need for humanitarian assistance in the region. With conflict obstructing access, the plight of children continues to worsen, necessitating urgent aid from the international community.
- UNICEF Executive Director highlights the preventable nature of the crisis.
- Immediate access is crucial to saving lives and reducing suffering.
- UNICEF calls for unhindered humanitarian pathways.
Humanitarian Access Under Threat
The ongoing conflict between Sudanese military forces and the Rapid Support Forces compounds the crisis, severely restricting humanitarian efforts. Addressing access barriers is essential to effective intervention.
- Conflicts have killed tens of thousands and displaced millions since April 2023.
- RSF controls much of the Darfur region, creating logistical challenges.
- Humanitarian routes must be opened to deliver life-saving aid effectively.
International Responsibility and Response
The global community’s involvement is vital to combat the crisis destabilizing North Darfur. Stakeholders must collaborate to deliver essential resources and support to the region’s vulnerable populations.
- 85,000 severely malnourished children in North Darfur admitted for treatment by November 2025.
- Coordinated international response required to address humanitarian needs.
- Long-term solutions must focus on relieving the malnutrition crisis and fostering stability.
By Ali Musa
Axadle Times international–Monitoring.
