The Mycetoma Research Center (MRC) in Khartoum\u2014the world\u2019s sole facility dedicated to studying the debilitating tropical disease\u2014has been destroyed in Sudan\u2019s two-year civil war, its director confirmed, Arab News reported. The conflict between the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has left the center in ruins, with critical biological banks containing 40 years of research data lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mycetoma, a neglected tropical disease caused by bacterial or fungal infections through skin cuts, leads to severe tissue damage, swollen limbs, and deformities. The MRC, established in 1991, treated 12,000 patients annually and hosted global training programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ahmed Fahal, the center\u2019s director, described the destruction as “difficult to bear,” emphasizing the setback for global health efforts. The WHO had previously collaborated with Sudan to combat mycetoma, which affects farmers and herders across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The war has displaced over 12 million people and crippled Sudan\u2019s healthcare system. Experts warn the MRC\u2019s loss will disproportionately impact vulnerable communities reliant on manual labor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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