Khartoum, Sudan — January 23, 2026 Khartoum’s Bahri Teaching Hospital has reopened its doors nearly three years after being heavily damaged and looted in the early days of Sudan’s ongoing conflict, according to reports.
The hospital, a crucial referral center serving patients from across Sudan, was attacked by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023, just days after fighting erupted between the RSF and Sudan’s army.
The hospital director, Galal Mostafa, reported that the facility sustained damage amounting to 70 percent of its structure.
Bahri hospital is of significant importance, not only for the city of Khartoum but for patients from all states of Sudan. Despite the relief felt by the hospital staff and community at the reopening, the economic struggles facing Sudan have cast a shadow over the hospital’s future.
Salah El Haj, the hospital CEO, highlighted the financial crisis, noting that salaries and incentives have been affected, and the budget does not cover expenses.
The Sudan Doctors’ Network estimates that around 40 of Khartoum’s 120 hospitals that closed during the war have now resumed operations. This indicates a gradual return to normalcy in the healthcare sector, albeit amidst ongoing challenges. Further details regarding the measures taken to repair and renovate the hospital before its reopening, the current conditions of staffing and medical equipment, and the security situation remain unclear.
Officials have not yet commented on these aspects.
The situation at Bahri Hospital serves as a stark reminder of the broader impact of the conflict on Sudan’s infrastructure and services.
The hospital’s reopening amid economic struggles underscores the resilience of the healthcare system in the face of adversity.
Further details are expected as the hospital resumes its role in providing essential healthcare services to the Sudanese population.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
