Italy Allocates €150 Million to Support Sudan’s Health Sector

Genoa – Sudanhorizon
During his participation in the “K2026” conference in Genoa, Italy, Lieutenant General Al-Sadiq Ismail Mahmoud, Advisor to the Sovereign Council for Organizations and Humanitarian Action, discussed ways to enhance international support for Sudan and intensify humanitarian efforts to address the repercussions of the war.
In his address before the conference, which was attended by Italian and European officials and parliamentarians, as well as other conference guests, the advisor emphasized the importance of increasing humanitarian aid and keeping the Sudanese crisis a priority for the international community. He pointed to the scale of the humanitarian challenges facing citizens and internally displaced persons (IDPs) forced from their homes by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia.
On the sidelines of the conference, Lieutenant General Al-Sadiq Ismail met with the Italian Deputy Foreign Minister, in the presence of the Sudanese Ambassador to Italy, where he reviewed the evolving humanitarian situation and the urgent needs in the country.
For his part, the Italian Deputy Foreign Minister affirmed his country’s commitment to supporting Sudan, noting his firsthand observations of the situation of IDPs during a previous visit and the need for a greater humanitarian response. Participants from the European Parliament called for an end to the war in Sudan and for strengthened international efforts to address the humanitarian crisis. They also demanded more effective action against those who contribute to supporting the rebels and perpetuating the war.
In the same context, the director of the Italian Relief Agency announced the allocation of €150 million to support the health sector and rehabilitate hospitals and health facilities in Sudan. He affirmed the agency’s readiness to support development programs and the voluntary return of internally displaced persons and refugees

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