Sudan Conflict: Children Starving in Khartoum Region Amidst War

Devastating Impact on Children

• 👶 Mahmud, a 6-month-old, shows severe signs of malnutrition, including diarrhea and high fever, requiring hospitalization.
• 💔 Many families in the Khartoum region are struggling to feed their children due to the ongoing war.
• 🏥 Over a thousand children have been treated for severe malnutrition at a local hospital since the conflict began.

Worsening Health Conditions

• 👧 Gus, a 3-year-old, suffers from malnutrition and pneumonia, weighing only 9 kilos.
• 📈 While Gus's health is improving, the initial treatment made her thinner before she started gaining weight.

Economic Hardship and Food Scarcity

• 📉 Families have lost jobs as markets have closed, leading to severe economic hardship.
• 🍽️ Meals are no longer nutritious, with a lack of essential foods like meat, causing widespread weight loss and fatigue.

Access to Healthcare

• 🚗 The Army's advance towards Khartoum has improved access to healthcare facilities.
• ⚠️ Families in RSF-controlled areas face significant difficulties reaching medical care, with journeys sometimes taking days.
• 🌍 The UN warns that nearly 4 million children under five in Sudan are projected to suffer from malnutrition in 2025.