Strike on Sudan hospital kills at least 64 and wounds 89 more, WHO reports
Victims of army drone attack on East Darfur health facility included children and medical personnel.
Summary
The World Health Organization has reported that a drone strike on a healthcare facility in East Darfur has led to the deaths of 64 individuals and injured 89 others. This incident underscores the precarious state of medical infrastructure in conflict zones.
The victims included both children and medical personnel, indicating a severe impact on healthcare delivery in the region. Such attacks not only result in immediate casualties but also disrupt ongoing medical services.
The implications of this strike extend beyond immediate health concerns, raising questions about the resilience of healthcare systems in war-torn areas and the need for enhanced protective measures for medical facilities.
Updates
Update at 03:35 UTC on 2026-03-22
DW News reported The World Health Organization's chief reported nearly 90 others were wounded in the attack on a hospital in east Darfur.
Sources: DW News
Update at 08:04 UTC on 2026-03-22
NPR News reported At least 64 people were killed, including at least 13 children, in a strike on a hospital in Sudan's western Darfur region last week.
Sources: NPR News
Update at 08:04 UTC on 2026-03-22
France 24 reported At least 64 people, including 13 children, were killed when a strike hit a hospital in Sudan’s East Darfur state, according to the World Health Organization.
Sources: France 24