Scaling up CMAM in protracted emergencies and low resource settings: experiences from Sudan

Background Sudan is the third-largest country in Africa in terms of landmass, with over 720,000 square miles hosting a population of over 40 million. Most of the eastern and northern parts of the country are part of the Sahara desert, characterised by sparse population and harsh environmental conditions, with some irrigable land along the Nile River. Effective service delivery is therefore challenged with sparse population and a poor infrastructure that is oen distant from communities. In addition, the protracted conflict for over a decade in western and southern parts of the country, particularly in Darfur and Kordofan, have resulted in displacements and security challenges for effective healthcare delivery, generating major humanitarian needs.