World Bank Partners with WHO, UNICEF to Boost Health Services for 8 Million People in Sudan

Addis Ababa: The World Bank, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have signed an agreement worth 82 million USD to enhance access to crucial health services for over 8 million vulnerable individuals across Sudan. This initiative aims to strengthen the country's healthcare system.According to Ethiopian News Agency, the funding will target urgent health necessities and establish a foundation for sustainable improvements. The allocated resources will be utilized to supply essential medicines, train healthcare workers, and provide maternal, newborn, child health, and nutrition services. Additionally, the funds will support the treatment of severe malnutrition and reinforce vaccination campaigns, focusing on outreach to vulnerable children and families in both displaced and host communities.UNICEF's previous estimates indicate that 3.4 million children under the age of five in Sudan are at a high risk of epidemic diseases. Moreover, the United Nations reports tha t over 25 million people in Sudan face severe food insecurity, including nearly 3.7 million children suffering from acute malnutrition.The situation is further exacerbated by the fact that more than 70 percent of hospitals and health facilities in conflict-affected regions of Sudan are non-operational. With the support of the World Bank, UNICEF, WHO, and other partners on the ground, efforts will be made to address these pressing health challenges while striving to implement long-term improvements in the healthcare system.