Sudan War: Pregnant Women Flee Violence, Face Perilous Journeys

Pregnant women in Sudan are enduring harrowing escapes from conflict zones, facing long and dangerous journeys to reach safety. Many arrive at displacement camps severely dehydrated and with critical health issues, including hemorrhaging and miscarriages.

The ongoing war has decimated Sudan's healthcare infrastructure, with an estimated 80% of medical facilities non-operational. This leaves pregnant women with virtually no access to life-saving maternal care, forcing them to give birth in precarious conditions or endure severe delivery complications.

Compounding these dangers is widespread malnutrition among pregnant and lactating women, as food insecurity rises. Many women are resorting to foraging for wild edibles, increasing their risk of violence and further compromising their health and that of their babies.