Inside war-hit Sudan’s only functioning hospital curing tropical diseases

What Happened

Sudan's Tropical Diseases Teaching Hospital in Omdurman remains operational despite three-year war between army and Rapid Support Forces collapsing the health system. Gold miner Omar Othman received tuberculosis diagnosis and initial free treatment, but subsequently faced medication shortages forcing expensive private purchases. The hospital continues serving patients amid widespread infectious disease spread and systemic healthcare collapse.

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