By Christoph Lubczyk | Project Leader
In light of the escalating violence
in Sudan's North Darfur region, the
partner organization of Aktion
Deutschland Hilft, action medeor, is
preparing several shipments of
medical supplies for the
crisis-stricken country.
2.5 Tons of Aid
At the medical supply warehouse of
action medeor, also known as the
"World's Emergency Pharmacy," a
shipment of 2.5 tons of medical
equipment and medications is already
packed and ready for dispatch to Sudan.
The recipient is the Mother of Mercy
Hospital in the south of the country,
which treats many refugees from the
conflict zones. "The few functioning
healthcare facilities in Sudan are
often completely overwhelmed because
the civil war has forced so many people
to flee," explains spokesperson for the
board of directors of action medeor.
Coordination with Local Aid Organizations
At the same time, action medeor is in
discussions with local aid organizations
to bring further aid supplies to Sudan and
the particularly contested North Darfur region.
In recent months, our partner organization
from Tönisvorst had already brought several
shipments of medical supplies to the crisis
region, including painkillers, antibiotics,
medication for malaria, skin and diarrheal
diseases, as well as medical equipment that
is also needed for diagnosing malnutrition.
Difficult Access in Conflict Zones
We are currently working closely with our
local partners on the ground regarding another
delivery. “One of the challenges for
humanitarian aid in Sudan is the difficulty of
reaching the conflict zones,” explains
spokesperson.
“Fortunately, we have been able to get aid
supplies into the country via Chad in the past.
We are working to utilize these routes even in
the current, more critical situation. The
people who come to the clinics are not only sick,
they are also poor and hungry. For many, the
Mother of Mercy Hospital is the only place for
medical help for miles around,” he concludes.
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