Médecins Sans Frontières - Stom Abdulrahman, Refugee in Um Rakuba, Al-Gedaref State, Sudan

Unique Identifier Code / URN MSB156471

Date taken / Date Recorded 09/05/2023 12:00 AM

Expiration date 09/05/2028

Country Sudan

Detailed location Um Rakuba, Al-Gedaref State, Sudan

Commissioning section MSF-SWITZERLAND

Copyright MSF

Usage Rights (MSF) External Media, MSF Fundraising, MSF Publications, Social Media

Formal Consent Copy available yes

Project section OCG

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Additional Information / Shotlist Since April 15, from Khartoum to other states in Sudan, fighting has erupted, leaving many in life- threating situations. Amidst the violence, MSF teams have decided to stay in Sudan and provide support to those in need. Our teams have been providing urgent medical care to those wounded in North Darfur, donating medical supplies to health facilities in Khartoum, and conducting emergency activities in Aljazzera state.

The support doesn't end there - MSF has maintained its efforts to assist vulnerable communities, including refugees from neighbouring countries who have found themselves trapped in another stream of violence.

In Al-Gederaf state, our operations remain in action to providing healthcare to Ethiopian refugees and local communities in Tinedba and Um Rakuba refugee camps.

Over the past years in Um Rakuba camp, MSF teams have offered essential medical care, including sexual and reproductive health and mental health services in addition to providing referrals to higher-level health facilities, health promotion, advocacy, and emergency preparedness. Due to the recent fighting, our activities in the camp have been impacted by supply issues and consequently admission criteria have been restricted. The focus has shifted to emergency life-saving activities, mostly for paediatrics, malnutrition, and maternity