The Ministry of Health in South Darfur State, in collaboration with Doctors Without Borders, conducted an electronic survey on malnutrition in three localities (Nyala North, South, and Balil).
Focused on children under five and pregnant or lactating mothers in displacement camps and refugee settlements, the survey aims to assess mortality levels caused by malnutrition.
Hafiz Mohammed Nur, Director of the Emergency and Epidemiology Department, explained to Radio Tamazuj on Tuesday that the survey covers over 1,200 homes in Nyala North, South, and Balil, including Belil Center Safar camp and Kalma camp. The selection process involves a random survey using an electronic application to gather essential data.
He urged citizens to collaborate with the electronic survey team, providing accurate information to ensure the correct collection of data and an accurate assessment of the percentage of people experiencing malnutrition.
Nur clarified that individuals identified as suffering from malnutrition during the survey will be promptly transferred to the specialized nutrition centers currently in operation within the state.
Earlier this week, with UNICEF’s support, 1,800 cartons of therapeutic food arrived in the state through Chad.
At least 700,000 children in Sudan are likely to suffer from the worst form of malnutrition this year, and tens of thousands could die, the United Nations children’s agency warned earlier this month.
A 10-month war in Sudan between its armed forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has devastated the country’s infrastructure, prompted warnings of famine and displaced millions of people inside and outside the country.