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Sudan vs Others

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 on public health 4.85%
Doctor:Population 0.05/1000 people
Beds: Population 1.65/1000 people
First case March 14th, 2020
National lockdown March 21, 2020
Deaths 0





There is a population difference between all of them but Sudan the country with the least spending on public health compared to Ethiopia and Rwanda despite having more doctors in comparison. Also, Sudan death numbers are higher compared to Rwanda (0) and Ethiopia (3).
It is too early to draw a conclusion or make judgments at present but as time goes, it is interesting to watch the three countries diverge in terms of statistics.

What do you think?
Do you think the comparison is fair?







Sources:
1. [Ethiopia Health Stats: NationMaster.com](https://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/profiles/Ethiopia/Health)
2. [Top stats for Sudan: Country profile](https://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/profiles/Sudan)
3. [Rwanda Health Stats: NationMaster.com](https://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/profiles/Rwanda/Health)
4. [Ethiopia declares state of emergency to fight coronavirus | Ethiopia News | Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/ethiopia-declares-state-emergency-fight-covid-19-200408142519485.html)
5. [Coronavirus in Africa tracker - BBC News](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-4a11d568-2716-41cf-a15e-7d15079548bc)
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