Darfur governor discusses health and humanitarian support with Malaysian minister

October 30, 2026 (KUALA LUMPUR) – Darfur Governor Minni Minawi met with Malaysian Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad to discuss expanding humanitarian and medical support for Sudan, with a focus on the Darfur region.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Malaysian-Sudanese Conference for Education and Humanitarian Recovery in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur.

Minawi said the talks focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and directing urgent health assistance to areas heavily affected by the ongoing conflict.

The Malaysian minister affirmed his country’s commitment to continued humanitarian aid and support for the Sudanese health sector.

Ahmad emphasized a special focus on Darfur’s critical needs, including backing mobile health clinic projects designed to reach camps for internally displaced persons and deliver essential medical services.

Minawi praised Malaysia’s humanitarian stance and its ongoing support for the Sudanese people.

The governor said he hoped these discussions would quickly translate into practical partnerships and projects.

He noted that such initiatives are vital to alleviate suffering, bolster local health services, and restore dignified living conditions for civilians affected by the war in Darfur.