Al-Burhan Apologizes to Medical Staff for Military “Harshness”

Head of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, Lieutenant General Abdul Fattah al-Burhan, apologized on behalf of the military for some of the “harshness” exhibited by individuals towards medical staff in hospitals. He expressed his appreciation for all healthcare workers who endured the horrors of war and continued to provide services to citizens under the difficult circumstances the country is experiencing.

Addressing the meeting of state health ministers in Khartoum on Saturday, Al-Burhan praised the efforts of the Ministry of Health, led by Minister Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim and his assistants, emphasizing that the ministry and medical staff have consistently earned widespread praise for their efforts in expanding healthcare services throughout the country.

He highlighted the prominent national role of medical personnel in supporting military operations, explaining that their provision of accurate information to the relevant authorities regarding enemy movements and equipment was a direct cause of the victories achieved by the armed forces in areas south of Khartoum.

Al-Burhan condemned the systematic targeting of hospitals by the “rebel militia,” emphasizing that the armed forces do not target health institutions. He also commended the resilience of the doctors at the Turkish Hospital in Nyala in the face of harassment by the “terrorist Rapid Support Forces militia.”

He further stressed that providing healthcare is a guaranteed right, even for citizens in areas under enemy control, and announced the state’s commitment to implementing the outcomes of the forum and approving a generous allowance for doctors, especially in remote areas, to ensure their job satisfaction.

Al-Burhan affirmed the national role of military hospitals, which open their doors to all Sudanese without discrimination, stemming from their national responsibility.