As the situation of COVID-19 continues to develop, it is important to keep what is happening in Sudan within the perspective and context of Sudan’s regional circumstances rather than comparing Sudan to the gulf or European countries. Sudan situation is similar to other countries like Ethiopia or Rwanda. But it is important to consider and not to forget the political instability in Sudan currently and its impact on Sudan’s ability to respond to the pandemic. Ethiopia Population 93.88 % GDP on public health 2.2% Doctor:Population 0.03/1000 people Hospital beds 0.24/1000 people First case March 13, 2020 Declared state of emergency but did not impose the same level of restrictions as sounding countries Deaths 3 Sudan Population 34.85 % GDP on public health 1.3 % Doctor:Population 0.22/1000 people Hospital beds 0.7/1000 people First case March 13, 2020 Partial lockdown since March 26 Deaths 21 Rwanda Population 12.01 % GDP