Sudan conflict – Situation in refugee-hosting countries, Multi-country External Situation Report #5, covering the reporting period September 2024

Overview

This is the fifth report summarizing the multi-country health situation and WHO’s response across the regional refugee crisis caused by the conflict in Sudan. More than 11.3 million people have been displaced—the largest number in the world—with over 2.3 million displaced into neighbouring countries, including Chad, South Sudan, Egypt, Libya, Ethiopia, the Central African Republic, and Uganda.  

Leading the Health Cluster, WHO ensures the coordination across partners and the strategic approach of the humanitarian health response. Of the US$ 178 million required for the entire health response, only 46.5% is funded as of September 2024, limiting the ability for partners to scale up and address needs. 

To provide a clearer distinction between the health situation in Sudan and in neighbouring countries, this multi-country situation report will now focus on the health situation and WHO’s regional response in neighbouring countries affected by the conflict. The Sudan health situation and WHO’s response will be covered separately in reports issued by the WHO Sudan Country Office.