WHO concerned about potential biological risk in Sudan - SABC News

Smoke rises from burning aircraft inside Khartoum Airport during clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum, Sudan.Smoke rises from burning aircraft inside Khartoum Airport during clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum, Sudan.Hundreds of people have been killed in the fighting between the military and militia in the city.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed concern that those occupying the facility could be exposed to dangerous pathogens with unknown implications.Since the conflict began, WHO has verified 16 attacks on health facilities causing eight deaths. WHO is also concerned about the occupation of the Central Public Health Lab by one of the parties in the conflict.

Technicians no longer have access to the laboratory, which means the lab is no longer able to perform its normal diagnostic and reference function. Ghebreyesus says, “We are also concerned that those occupying the lab could be accidentally exposed to pathogens stored there. WHO is seeking more information and conducting risk assessment.”

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