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One of the most alarming consequences of this conflict has been the near-total collapse of healthcare services. The primary hospital in East Nile was destroyed in the early days of fighting, leaving only a smaller facility to serve an entire community. This has forced residents to navigate treacherous conditions just to access basic medical care. The case of Halima and her elderly mother reveals the human cost; despite her mother's illness, access to care was blocked by RSF checkpoints and looting. Finally reaching the hospital was a bittersweet victory, underscoring desperation faced by many in the region.