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Strike on East Darfur Teaching Hospital Kills 64, Halts Care, WHO Says

Responsibility for the strike remains disputed.

Overview

  • WHO verified at least 64 dead and 89 injured, including 13 children, two nurses and one doctor, after the El‑Daein Teaching Hospital attack.
  • Pediatric, maternity and emergency departments were damaged, leaving the hospital non-operational and causing a critical interruption of essential services.
  • The UN humanitarian office voiced consternation, and WHO condemned the assault and called for protections for health workers, patients and facilities.
  • The Sudanese rights group Emergency Lawyers reported the strike was carried out by the army, while the military denied involvement and pointed to RSF tactics.
  • WHO notes the incident follows at least 213 recorded attacks on health care during the nearly three-year war between the army and the RSF across Sudan.