WHO Condemns Attack on El Fasher Hospital, Over 460 Lives Lost and Staff Abducted

The WHO condemned the brutal attack on Saudi Maternity Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, where over 460 lives were lost and six health workers were abducted, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis in the region.

• On October 26, the Saudi Maternity Hospital in El Fasher was attacked for the fourth time in a month, resulting in the death of one nurse and injuries to three health workers.
• The assault has reportedly claimed the lives of more than 460 patients and their companions, underscoring the catastrophic impact on health care in North Darfur amid ongoing violence.
• Following the attack, six health workers, including four doctors and a nurse, were abducted, raising alarms about the safety of medical personnel amid the escalating conflict involving the Rapid Support Forces.