WHO donates medical equipment to enhance Sudan’s healthcare infrastructure
May 13, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – The World Health Organization (WHO) in Sudan has donated a new batch of medical equipment to the Federal Ministry of Health, supported by a US$ 3 million grant from the European Union (EU).
This contribution will significantly improve healthcare quality and support infection prevention efforts across Sudan’s Blue Nile, East Darfur, Northern, Red Sea, River Nile, and South Kordofan states.
Shible Sahbani, the WHO Representative in Sudan, expressed his gratitude for the EU’s consistent support, particularly during the challenging period of conflict over the past year.
“Through the EU’s financial contribution, we are able to support the revitalization of health services and tackle the ongoing challenges in waste management within the health sector,” said Sahbani.
He emphasized the crucial role of the new incinerators in safeguarding health workers, patients, and their families from hospital-acquired infections and protecting the environment from biohazardous waste.
At the handover ceremony, Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, the Federal Minister of Health, underscored the importance of the new equipment. “We are grateful for the excellent coordination and support from WHO Sudan and the EU for providing the funds that made this acquisition possible,” he stated.
He further called for improved coordination among all partners involved in the health sector to ensure an effective response to Sudan’s ongoing health emergency.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to rebuild Sudan’s health system and address critical needs in hospitals. It continues the EU’s support for WHO’s emergency health response in the region.
In 2023, the EU’s funding enabled WHO to deliver essential life-saving devices and equipment for intensive care units. Additionally, last year’s EU support helped equip the public health laboratory in Port Sudan with vital tools and supplies.
This latest donation marks a significant step forward in strengthening Sudan’s healthcare capabilities, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration in improving global health standards and crisis response.
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