Hunger in the shadow of conflict: analyzing malnutrition and humanitarian challenges in Sudan

Conflict and Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 18(1)

Published: Aug. 5, 2024

Abstract Background Conflict has become a global reality, particularly impacting millions of children, with the majority conflicts occurring in developing nations, where 90% world's children reside. The Horn Africa, especially Sudan, faced severe conflicts, year 2023 witnessing one toughest region, resulting high number internally displaced persons and refugees. Children, areas like Darfur, Khartoum, Gezira, Kordofan, bear brunt ongoing large-scale facing widespread human rights violations resource damage. Before conflict that began April 2023, Khartoum was home to numerous children's hospitals, but now only Elbuluk Hospital remains operational, surge admissions due displacement subsequent returns civilians seeking medical care. Although malnutrition cases have increased, case fatality rate associated acute doubled from approximately 6% 12% by March 2024, possibly uneven food distribution amid sporadic peace efforts. Recommendations Investing grassroots organizations is crucial for facilitating effective humanitarian aid delivery, as they are uniquely positioned identify address local needs promptly efficiently. Strengthening these enhances their capacity coordinate provide essential services tailored regional conditions. Persistent International Humanitarian Law (IHL) zones impede Robust collaboration between international stakeholders necessary uphold enforce IHL, focus on protecting civilian lives ensuring safe, unhindered access while respecting dignity all affected individuals.

Language: Английский

Children’s rights and wrongs: respect, equality and dignity

Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 22, 2024

Language: Английский