GENEVA: The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, has voiced deep concern over the recent surge of violence in Kabkabiya, North Darfur, Sudan, which has resulted in at least 80 fatalities and left hundreds injured. The ongoing conflict in the region has exacerbated an already dire humanitarian situation, further straining the limited resources of local health facilities.

According to Kuwait News Agency, Ghebreyesus highlighted the severe challenges facing health services in Darfur, noting that many health facilities are operating with non-functional equipment and a scarcity of medical supplies. Despite these constraints, WHO has successfully delivered trauma and surgery supplies earlier this month, aimed at treating the injured and preventing further casualties.

The violence in North Darfur is part of a broader conflict in Sudan that erupted on April 15, involving clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces. The conflict has spiraled into one of the
world’s most severe humanitarian crises. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that nearly 14 million people have been displaced both internally and across international borders, highlighting the immense scale of the crisis.