Terms of Reference (ToR): National Working Group on Trauma, Rehabilitation and Referral (TRR) Under the Sudan Health Cluster Coordination Mechanism (08 June 2026)

Country: Sudan Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization Please refer to the attached file. Background Trauma is a major public health concern in Sudan. As of early December 2023, the conflict reportedly caused 12, 501 deaths and 26, 051 injuries, according to ACLED and the Federal Ministry of Health. These figures are widely considered to be an underestimation due to limited access and reporting challenges. As of August 2025, the Global Health Cluster reported 38 attacks in Sudan resulting in 933 deaths of health workers and patients in 2025 alone. Since the war began in April 2023, the WHO has verified over 200 attacks on healthcare, resulting in more than 1, 858 deaths and 490 injuries as of January 2026. The impact of trauma is not just restricted to the physical and mental well-being of the victim but is also damaging to families and exacerbates vulnerabilities in the community. The need to enhance the organization of trauma care services is paramount. A well-functioning trauma system delivers ensures high-quality pre-hospital, hospital, and rehabilitation care, and includes effective transportation, coordination, and data collection. Evidence has shown that better organization of trauma care services can lead to reduced avoidable trauma mortality and morbidity. To better coordinate trauma-related activities and address the specificities of the trauma casualties, WHO proposes to establish a TDR Working Group. The objective of the TDR WG is to ensure a consistent and coherent approach to trauma care, from the point of injury through to rehabilitation.

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