Save the Children has raised concerns about the potential spread of diseases in Sudan that could impact children and their families.
The ongoing power outages have critically impacted the cooling systems in morgues, leading to the rapid decomposition of bodies due to extreme heat.
The organization stated that sustained power cuts have left morgues in the city of Khartoum without cooling, causing bodies to decompose in the heat and increasing the risk of serious disease outbreaks.
There are reports of numerous bodies decomposing on Khartoum’s streets because they cannot be transported to the morgues due to power issues and insufficient storage capacity.
Furthermore, there are worries about a cholera outbreak in Sudan’s capital.
The situation is exacerbated by rising decomposing bodies, severe water shortages, and inadequate hygiene and sanitation services.
Bashir Kamalaldin Hamid, the health and nutrition director at Save the Children, emphasized the fragile state of Sudan’s health system.
He commented on the tragic situation where families cannot provide a dignified burial for their loved ones.
On April 15, the Rapid Support Forces rebelled against the regular army, initiating a conflict that has, according to official figures, resulted in over 1,100 deaths, with some sources estimating the toll to be over 3,000.
The UN reports that this crisis has also led to nearly 4 million displaced people and refugees, many fleeing to neighboring countries like Chad and Egypt.