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Officials commented on the matter.
The closure comes following a bombardment by government forces on February 3, 2026, that left the facility in ruins and unusable.
Lankien hospital, which provided critical healthcare services to approximately 250,000 people, is the latest in a series of healthcare facilities to close amidst ongoing violence and disregard for medical infrastructure in South Sudan. Since the start of 2025, MSF facilities and staff have faced at least 12 attacks and violent events, leading to the closure of four hospitals.
The attack on the Lankien hospital follows a pattern of violence against healthcare in the region. MSF’s operations manager, Gul Badshah, expressed outrage at the level of destruction, which included bullet holes in vehicles, burned medical supply buildings, and targeted destruction of pediatric equipment.
As the humanitarian situation in South Sudan continues to worsen, the closure of the Lankien hospital serves as a stark reminder of the dire need for peace and stability in the region, as well as the crucial role played by humanitarian organizations in providing essential healthcare services to vulnerable populations in conflict zones.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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This original article was produced by the ImNews editorial team
Source: reliefweb
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières
