Even after evacuating out of the disputed region of Abyei in Sudan, Medecins Sans Frontieres says it has been assisting the thousands of people fleeing the conflict in the region, which was occupied on May 21 by the Sudanese armed forces.
The international medical charity suspended its delivery of primary health care services in the region shortly after it was occupied. But MSF teams continued to provide assistance from nearby towns and is now planning to set up a base in the nearby village of Turalei to support surgical activities of an existing health center there, according to a news release from the group.
>> MSF Suspends Primary Health Care Work in Sudan’s Abyei Region
“Our teams have been on the roads between Turalei and Agok, where the displaced people are scattered,” Raphael Gorgeu, MSF’s head of mission, said. “There are severe signs of dehydration among many children who are on the move. We are very concerned about the harsh conditions the displaced population has to endure on the roads. Their health condition can deteriorate rapidly if assistance is not delivered promptly. Our efforts are oriented towards delivering assistance in an effective and timely manner.”
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