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Deadly Strike on Sudan Hospital Kills 64, Disrupts Care

3/22/2026

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At least 64 people were killed, including children, medical staff, and patients, when a strike hit Al Deain Teaching Hospital in East Darfur, Sudan.
On March 21, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported the strike on Al Deain Teaching Hospital.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the attack on social media.
The strike left the hospital non-functional, severely disrupting essential medical services in the area.

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At least 64 people were killed, including children, medical staff, and patients, when a strike hit Al Deain Teaching Hospital in East Darfur, Sudan.
On March 21, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported the strike on Al Deain Teaching Hospital.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the attack on social media.
The strike left the hospital non-functional, severely disrupting essential medical services in the area.