[Correspondence] Sudan's war and the burden of HIV: a call for urgent intervention

For nearly 2 years, Sudan has been engulfed in a devastating war that has crippled its health system and displaced millions. The conflict that erupted in April, 2023, between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has led to widespread violence, including sexual violence, displacement, and the collapse of essential health services.1 The humanitarian crisis is worsening daily with reports of rising infectious diseases, including HIV—an often overlooked consequence of war.