War in Khartoum: $14 Billion Damage to Health System as Hospitals Struggle to Rebuild
War in Khartoum: $14 Billion Damage to Health System as Hospitals Struggle to Rebuild
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The Sudanese Doctors Network has reported that the health sector in Khartoum suffered an estimated $14 billion in damage due to the ongoing conflict, but reconstruction efforts have led to the reopening of dozens of facilities.
According to Shia Waves Persian quoting the network, fighting that erupted on April 15, 2023, caused severe destruction across the state’s medical infrastructure. Out of 80 private hospitals in Khartoum, 73 were forced to shut down as a result of looting, destruction, or conversion into military bases, leaving the health system near collapse.
Al-Quds al-Arabi reported that despite these losses, recovery has gained momentum in 2025. The number of functioning hospitals has risen from just seven at the height of the conflict to 34 today, alongside 214 health centers resuming services across the city. This expansion has helped ease the burden on hospitals and improve access to basic healthcare for residents.
However, challenges remain significant. Forty-six hospitals are still non-operational, and the system continues to face shortages of technical and logistical support. The Sudanese Doctors Network stressed that healthcare provision remains fragile, with wide disparities in service levels across neighborhoods.
The network called for sustained reconstruction and greater international assistance to ensure essential medical services can continue and meet the urgent needs of Khartoum’s population during this critical stage.
