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Sudan: midwives, home clinics stand in for conflict-shuttered health facilities
On April 15, 2023, conflict between two armed factions erupted in Sudan, leading to more than 15,000 civilian deaths (according to the UN), along with 6.5 million internally displaced people and 2 million refugees over the last 11 months, adding up to a deepening, ongoing humanitarian crisis. The ongoing armed conflict has had a devastating effect on maternal health.
Read MoreWhen the shelling and air strikes start, it’s time to move: Shakir’s harrowing journey across Sudan
With the world’s attention largely focused elsewhere, Sudan has become a forgotten crisis. More than 7.2 million people have been displaced within and outside Sudan since mid-April 2023. Humanitarian workers like Shakir aren’t immune.
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