December 28, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – Malnutrition rates among Sudanese children have reached alarming levels, particularly in the conflict-ridden region of North Darfur, Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim said on Saturday. Speaking at a Ministry of Culture and Information briefing, Ibrahim said malnutrition had reached 15% in 24 localities across the country while soaring to 30% in areas of North Darfur currently under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group engaged in a protracted conflict with the Sudanese army. He specifically cited the localities of Tawila, Um Kadada, and Al-Laeit. The United Nations estimates that approximately 3.7 million children in Sudan will face acute malnutrition this year, with many unable to access life-saving treatment. “The rise in malnutrition cases is linked not only to food insecurity but also to the spread of childhood diseases, lack of access to clean water, and inadequate nutrition,” Ibrahim explained. He highlighted that children in affected areas also suffer from a severe lack of access to vaccinations, essential food supplies, and basic healthcare services. Ibrahim announced that the Health Ministry, in collaboration with UN agencies, is developing a $471 million plan to address the malnutrition crisis. He confirmed the existence of …

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