Sudan’s Health Minister Haitham Ibrahim announced plans to establish a factory for prosthetic limbs in Oumdorman, reflecting the rising number of amputations caused by the country’s ongoing war, Sudan Tribune reported on November 26. 

Prosthetic limbs use medical science, engineering, and innovation to restore physical abilities and enhance the lives of those who use them. The move aims at rehabilitating amputees and reintegrating them into society. 

Ibrahim acknowledged that scores of children are among those requiring amputations due to near-daily artillery and air strikes since the war between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted in April 2023. 

The war has displaced over 11mn people, caused extreme hunger, and created a severe humanitarian crisis, with allegations of genocide in Gezira by pro-democracy groups. Some 25.6mn people are experiencing severe hunger, including 8.5mn in famine-like conditions. 

Civilians have borne the brunt of the violence, with many suffering life-changing injuries.

The National Mine Action Center reported that over 6,000 explosive devices had been cleared across Khartoum state. Ibrahim urged the centre to intensify its efforts as the army consolidates control over key areas of the capital.

Meanwhile, the army maintains control over key regions of Omdurman and Khartoum Bahri, while the RSF remains entrenched in other districts, prolonging the devastation in the region.