Sudan Hopitals Spiral

Rehed El Bardi Locality — The only doctor serving Rehed El Bardi Hospital has left the area to pursue postgraduate studies, putting essential healthcare at risk for thousands of residents in the locality and neighbouring areas.

The hospital has operated with limited medicines, equipment and medical staff since the outbreak of Sudan's war in April 2023. The doctor's departure has now left the facility without a permanent physician, prompting local authorities, community leaders and activists to launch an initiative to keep its services running.

The hospital serves residents of Rehed El Bardi locality in South Darfur as well as patients from Kubum locality, Wad El-Fursan, Um Dafoug (Um Dafug) locality, and other neighbouring areas. Many patients struggle to travel to Nyala for treatment, making the facility a vital source of healthcare for the region.

With no regular support from the state government or humanitarian organisations working in the health sector, the community is now attempting to prevent the hospital from effectively shutting down.

- Author: Abdelmoneim Madibu, Radio Dabanga

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