The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has strongly denounced recent airstrikes in Sudan. The attacks in South Kordofan State resulted in the deaths of 114 people. Tragically, this figure includes 63 children.
Attacks on Vulnerable Targets
The bombardments took place on December 4. They struck a kindergarten and the nearby Kalogi Rural Hospital.
According to WHO data, the hospital was hit at least three times during the assault. In addition to the fatalities, 35 people were reported injured.
Crisis for First Responders
Medical teams subsequently transferred survivors to Abu Jebaiha Hospital for treatment. However, resources are scarce. Teams there have issued urgent appeals for blood donations and additional medical supplies to treat the patients.
Tedros also highlighted disturbing reports regarding rescue efforts. Paramedics and first responders reportedly came under fire during the chaos. This occurred while they attempted to evacuate wounded children from the kindergarten to the healthcare facility.
Urgent Call for Peace
The WHO chief described the violence as “senseless attacks on civilians and health facilities”. Consequently, he renewed his plea for an immediate halt to the conflict.
He urged all parties to guarantee humanitarian access. This is vital to allow life-saving medical aid into affected areas.
“Sudanese have suffered far too much. Ceasefire now,” Tedros stated.
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