Challenges of Aid Delivery in Conflict-Ridden Sudan

Hospitals in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, have closed down due to the ongoing conflict, leaving pregnant women in dire need of emergency obstetric care. Many women require Caesareans, which are often performed in dimly lit operating theatres with limited resources. Only one out of every six hospitals in Khartoum is working at full capacity, leaving thousands of pregnant women facing dangerous complications. Midwives are still playing a vital role, with some continuing to make home visits. Even before the conflict began, Sudan had among the highest number of maternal deaths in the world.