Sudan approves $139 million plan to combat malaria, tuberculosis and HIV
June 8, 2026 (PORT SUDAN) – Sudan’s Ministry of Health on Monday approved a national plan worth over $139 million to combat malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV over the next three years.
The approval came during a meeting held at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) headquarters in Red Sea State. Sudan faces severe health challenges and outbreaks of infectious diseases, exacerbated by a deteriorating healthcare system and a shortage of medical services.
Sudan records the highest rate of malaria infections in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
“Sudan approved a comprehensive national proposal to combat the three diseases—malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV—valued at $139,298,699,” the health ministry said in a statement.
Federal Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim said after the meeting that combating malaria is a top priority within the national plan. He noted that the proposal was drafted with broad participation from civil society, the National Medical Supplies Fund, UN agencies, and Sudanese experts.
The minister affirmed that global support would continue to reinforce the country’s efforts to combat these diseases.
He praised the technical team that drafted the proposal for their dedication to ensuring the continuity of international support and addressing public health challenges.
The proposal includes clear operational arrangements to facilitate implementation tailored to Sudan’s needs, with a focus on strengthening the health system’s capacity. The grant will provide medications for the three diseases to all states across Sudan.
The proposal was prepared by project implementation units within the health ministry and the UNDP, which manages the malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV grants. The World Health Organization, UNICEF, and UNAIDS also participated in the drafting process.
The approval of the proposal, submitted to the Global Fund on Monday, marks a key step toward strengthening Sudan’s health system and ensuring sustainable international support to combat the three major public health challenges.