Deadly Drone Attack Hits Sudanese Hospital, MSF Confirms
Medical charity MSF reports a drone strike on Al Jabalain Hospital in White Nile State, Sudan, killing 10 and damaging critical healthcare facilities.
In a devastating incident, a drone strike has hit a hospital in Sudan, resulting in the tragic loss of 10 lives, the medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has confirmed. The attack targeted the Al Jabalain Hospital in White Nile State, with two strikes hitting an operating theatre and a maternity ward.
The attack has left the hospital severely damaged and disrupted critical healthcare services in the region. MSF, which has been providing essential medical support at the facility, has condemned the strike and called for an immediate investigation into the incident.
According to MSF, the drone strikes occurred on Wednesday, causing significant damage to the hospital's infrastructure and forcing the organization to temporarily suspend its operations at the site. The charity has expressed deep concern over the safety and well-being of patients and medical staff, who were present at the time of the attack.
The Al Jabalain Hospital serves a critical role in the region, providing essential healthcare services to the local population. MSF has been working at the facility, delivering a range of medical interventions, including maternal and child healthcare, as well as treatment for communicable diseases.
The drone strike has not only claimed lives but also disrupted the delivery of these vital services, leaving the community in a state of distress and vulnerability.
In the aftermath of the attack, MSF has called for an immediate investigation into the incident, demanding accountability and justice for the victims. The organization has also emphasized the importance of protecting healthcare facilities and ensuring the safety of medical personnel, who play a crucial role in providing care to those in need.
The tragedy at the Al Jabalain Hospital is a stark reminder of the devastating impact that armed conflict can have on civilian populations and the critical infrastructure they rely on. As the international community grapples with this incident, it is crucial that steps are taken to ensure the protection of healthcare facilities and the uninterrupted delivery of essential medical services to those who need them most.
Source: Al Jazeera
