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In Sudan, attacks on hospitals force patients to make dangerous journeys

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What happened

Amid a civil war in Sudan, it’s now difficult for people with cancer and other long-term illnesses to receive treatment that was once readily available…

Key facts

  • Reported by STAT and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:30:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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Coverage timeline

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  1. In Sudan, attacks on hospitals force patients to make dangerous journeys

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Sources

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