Food insecurity is a concern in the local area, driven mainly by affordability constraints. Many households are struggling with poor or borderline food consumption and are using coping strategies to get by. Healthcare access is also limited, with affordability, insecurity, and physical barriers preventing some people from getting the care they need.

Despite most households being able to obtain care when needed, these constraints may lead to unmet health needs, particularly during the rainy season. Further details on the situation are available from the Food Security, Livelihoods and Nutrition Assessment report for Ar Rahad locality, North Kordofan state.