World Bank and UNICEF to Help Strengthen Sudan’s Health System
Port Sudan – Sudanhorizon
The Federal Ministry of Health has commended the World Bank’s efforts in supporting the health system in Sudan.
Tamadhur Mohamed Saleh, the ministry’s representative for universal health coverage, emphasized that the visit of a joint World Bank and UNICEF delegation to the Ahmed Qasim Health Center in Port Sudan today represents a significant step towards assessing the projects being implemented.
She commended the role of the SABA organization in supporting the Sudanese health system through the “Share” project, in the presence of the organization’s regional director, Dr. Mohamed Al-Amin Abu-Manga, according to the Sudan News Agency.
Tamader expressed the ministry’s appreciation for the visit, which allowed the delegation to witness the project’s direct impact on strengthening healthcare services, particularly for children under five, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
The delegation was received by the SABA team to review the progress of the “Share” project. The Ahmed Qasim Health Center in Port Sudan has been selected as a reference center for 24 other health centers being supported under the project, which aims to strengthen the country’s health system. The delegation was accompanied on its tour by several officials from the Red Sea State Ministry of Health, including Dr. Ahlam Abdel Rasoul, the ministry’s Director General and Acting Minister; Dr. Mohamed Abdel Qader, Director of Primary Healthcare; Ms. Ibtisam Abdullah Abu Al-Abbas, Director of Comprehensive Health Coverage in the state; and Dr. Musa Tahir, Director of the Centers Department at the Red Sea State Ministry of Health.
The visit included an inspection of the maternal support unit and the various clinics within the center, along with a review of the services provided and the challenges facing the health facility. The project’s contribution to ensuring the continuity and improvement of service quality was also highlighted.
At the conclusion of the visit, Dr. Mohamed Al-Amin Abu Manqa, Regional Director of the SABA organization, emphasized the importance of conveying the gratitude and appreciation of the Sudanese people and healthcare professionals to all supporters and partners, noting that these efforts are widely appreciated by the citizens.
The SABA organization continues to strengthen its international and local partnerships within the framework of its vision to enhance primary healthcare and ensure the sustainability of health services for all Sudanese people.
The visiting delegation comprised a group of experts and specialists in the fields of health, nutrition and social policies, including Rasha Darghouth, Thanatsiwa Manduriba, Tidbabi Degevi Hailegibriel, Aliyu, Mai Al-Tayeb Ahmed Mohamed, Anne Marie Sway, Dr. Tahani Malik Abdullah and Nihal Osman.
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