Strike on Sudan hospital kills 64 and injures 89, WHO says
Mar 21st 2026 · World
A reported drone strike on El-Daein teaching hospital in East Darfur killed at least 64 people and wounded 89, the World Health Organization said, as drone attacks and assaults on hospitals rise in the war between Sudan’s army and the RSF.
- WHO reported at least 64 people killed and 89 wounded in the hospital strike.
- Sudanese group Emergency Lawyers said an army drone hit El-Daein teaching hospital in East Darfur.
- WHO marked the incident as confirmed and said heavy weapons affected staff, patients and supplies.
- The UN has recorded more than 1,800 deaths in attacks on health facilities since the war began.
- The conflict has killed tens of thousands, displaced over 11 million people, and left more than 33 million needing humanitarian aid.