Recent political and economic crises in Sudan have resulted in high inflation, making it difficult for people to afford essential items. According to the World Food Programme’s last update in June 2022, the price of the local food basket in Sudan increased by 57.8 per cent since the beginning of 2022.

For decades difficult situation for many people in Sudan has also been compounded by drought and conflict. As a result, people from across different states of Sudan, as well as refugees from neighbouring countries, have moved to Omdurman in Khartoum State, to access basic services such as healthcare close to the capital.

Since 2020, we have provided general healthcare to the most vulnerable people near Omdurman city, Khartoum State. Our mobile teams are working in four locations, including Nivasha open area, Nivasha camp, Block 48 and Hamashkoreb, providing preventive and curative healthcare to children under 15, vaccinations, as well as reproductive healthcare for women.

People in Umbada locality, also face multiple obstacles in accessing basic services, from poor road infrastructure, limited access to transportation and work opportunities, which also result in healthcare exclusion. Most of the houses in the area are built of mud and people live in harsh conditions with difficulty accessing clean water and sanitation. Healthcare services are not accessible or affordable and are often of poor quality.