Tonj Civil Hospital has run out of medicines for treating various diseases, according a medical official at the facility.

Speaking to Radio Tamazuj, Acting Director of Tonj Hospital, David Stephen, said the shortage of medicines was caused by the influx of people into Tonj town.

“Good numbers of citizens are coming to Tonj Hospital because of many reasons. Before it was Tonj South County Hospital but now it has changed in a state hospital and that has led to increase in the number of people,” he said.

“People from other states come for the services available in Tonj Civil Hospital. Other reasons are because of the ongoing conflict, some people have been displaced to Tonj and they come to the hospital to get services,” he added.