Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned that Sudan’s healthcare system is on the verge of collapse, saying more than a third of the country’s health facilities are currently nonoperational. The international medical charity said this surge in closures has been driven by deepening cuts to humanitarian aid, exacerbating an already fragile situation.
MSF said the loss of functioning clinics and hospitals is severely restricting access to medical services across Sudan, affecting both routine and urgent care. With a substantial share of facilities out of service, patients face increased barriers to treatment, and health providers are stretched thin where services remain open.
The charity linked the rise in nonoperational facilities directly to reductions in humanitarian funding and the resulting operational constraints faced by health organisations. MSF’s assessment highlights how financial shortfalls can rapidly undermine service delivery capacity and jeopardise the continuity of care for populations in need.
MSF described the situation as a critical warning sign for humanitarian actors and donors, noting that the deterioration of health services could have wide-ranging consequences for public health in Sudan. The organisation’s statement underscores the pressure on the country’s health system and the urgent challenges facing health providers and communities alike.