[Sudanese Minister of Health: capital Khartoum's health system has been seriously affected] April 21, Sudanese Health Minister Heatham Ibrahim said on the evening of 20 April local time that due to the continuous clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid support Force in recent days, the medical system in the capital Khartoum has been seriously affected and impacted, mainly manifested by a serious shortage of drugs and medical supplies; ambulances cannot reach the location of the injured. Many hospitals have insufficient water and electricity; they are unable to obtain assistance from abroad; and the continuation of conflicts may increase the risk of the spread of epidemics. He also said that the World Health Organization had been informed of Sudan's demand for medicines and medical equipment, and he called on both sides of the conflict to provide safe passage for medical assistance from a humanitarian point of view.