Officials from the dialysis center in Nyala, South Darfur, have disclosed that the facility is on the verge of discontinuing its dialysis services. This impending halt is attributed to the imminent depletion of dialysis materials, the suspension of incentives for the workforce, and a shortage of fuel for the centre’s operations.
In response to this critical situation, employees of the center, along with members of the Qandul Initiative youth group, organized a protest in front of the centre’s headquarters at Nyala Specialized Hospital. Their primary demand is for swift intervention from the relevant authorities to avert the impending shutdown of the center.
Abdul Rahman Mohammed Adam, the Administrative Director of the dialysis center in Nyala, told Radio Tamazuj that without prompt intervention from the responsible authorities, the dialysis center is at risk of closure in the near future.
Adam highlighted the pressing challenges faced by the dialysis center, emphasizing that the current supply of consumables is insufficient for even a month. Additionally, there are issues with fuel availability, and the 28 staff members of the center have not received incentives for six weeks.
He underscored the importance of addressing these concerns, including the need for a reliable means of transportation to facilitate the administrative functions of the center. Currently, the center attends to an average of 28 patients six days a week and serves individuals from neighbouring states.
Abdullah Adam Barima, a member of the Qandul Initiative, clarified that the objective of the protest is to bring attention from authorities, organizations, and charitable individuals to prevent the centre’s closure.
He emphasized that the stakes are high, as the cessation of the centre’s operations would jeopardize the lives of all kidney failure patients. Notably, the dialysis center stands as the largest facility in the Darfur region, catering to patients from all five states of Darfur.
The current war between the Sudanese army, led by Sudan’s de facto ruler, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Mohammed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo, has raged for 10 months, disrupting services in many parts of the country.
The number of people displaced by conflict since 15 April 2023 inside and outside of Sudan has reached 8.1 million, according to UN figures. Since mid-April 2023, ACLED has recorded about 13,900 reported fatalities in Sudan.