In Support of Nurses and Medical Care Providers in Sudan

Attacks on Nurses/ Medical Providers and Facilities

The following videos and articles show the horrendous situations that nurses and other healthcare personnel in Sudan are experiencing due to a civil war that started in 2023 after a brief period of cooperation fell apart. Attacks on healthcare personnel and facilities have been viscious and deliberate. Armed attacks continue with no end in site. If you want to share your personal experiences or have suggestions for how the global nursing community can help, please use the contact form.

Warning: the content below is graphic and not suitable for children

Civil war in Sudan, December 16, 2025. Center for Preventive Action, provides background on the civil war going on since 2023

United Nation News: Sudan war: Kordofan’s El-Obeid ‘one or two steps’ away from being attacked, December 19, 2025

Over 1,600 people have been killed in attacks on health centers in Sudan this year, WHO reports, Le Monde with AP, December 15, 2025

More than 100 people killed in hospital attack, WHO Chief said, Kordofan, Sudan, BBC, December 8, 2025

BBC, Massacre claim at Sudan in el-Fasher, November 12, 2025 – it was reported that the paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces took over the city

Hospital massacre caps a long series of attacks on healthcare in war-torn Sudan, November 28, 2025 – (more than 500 killed in Al Fashir’s last functioning hospital) – Reuters

Sudan’s brutal civil war escalates as paramilitary forces go on killing rampage, PBS News, October 31, 2025

Sudan Horror: 460 killed in a Maternity Hospital, El Fashir in western Darfur, WION, October 26, 2025

South Sudan: MSF (Doctors without Borders) suspends activities in two counties following abductions of health care staff, August 5, 2025

729 Sudan Refugees Treated at Free Field Clinic AlMalik Camp, Chad |Humanitarian Medical Aid, September 19-20, 2025

United Nations – Hospital bombing deepens bleak situation for war-weary South Sudanese, Jonglei state, May 6, 2025

Hospital bombing kills 7 amid fears South Sudan is returning to civil war, May 3, 2025

Dozens killed in drone attack on hospital in Sudan’s Darfur, January 26, 2025

Unicef (United Nations Children Emergency Funds), Hassan is a 50+ year, senior nurse at Al Nau Hospital in Sudan, January 30, 2025

What it is like to be a pediatric nurse in Sudan, 2023

Since the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces started in April 2023 and spread across Sudan, it is estimated 11 million people have been internally displaced. In the southern state of South Kordofan, where the Nuba Mountains area is located, hundreds of thousands of displaced people are seeking refuge, according to the Sudanese Relief and Rehabilitation Agency. Date not specified.

July 3, 2024 International Medical, Sennar Sudan

As conflict rages on in #Sudan , more than 100,000 displaced people have fled to Sennar. The situation has never been more dire and countless families are at risk of severe hunger and disease. But our first responders are standing firm, providing healthcare and aid to those in need. Listen to this update from Dr. Hamid, who’s leading our emergency response in Sudan.

A nurse saving lives in South Sudan, Mercy Beyond Borders, April 16, 2024

Meet Vina Ileyo, one of Mercy Beyond Borders’ university graduates from South Sudan, whose journey embodies the transformative impact of education. In this powerful video, Vina shares her inspiring story of returning to her home village in South Sudan as a nurse. Despite facing unimaginable challenges, including rebels attacking her high school and tragically killing two of her classmates, Vina’s resilience and determination shine through. Working tirelessly in a rural clinic, she sees up to 100 patients a day, providing crucial medical care to her community. Vina’s dedication and compassion are literally saving lives. Join us in listening to Vina’s remarkable journey and the impact she’s making in her community. Learn how Mercy Beyond Borders is empowering women like Vina to create positive change in the world. Watch now and be inspired by Vina’s incredible story of resilience and hope. http://www.mercybeyondborders.org