Cabinet Minister Affirms Support for Free Healthcare and Youth Projects in Gezira State

Medani: Minister of Cabinet Affairs Dr. Lamiya Abdelgafar chaired the Gezira State Government meeting in Medani, announcing government support for the free healthcare program with SDG 500 million in cash and SDG 300 million in kind. She emphasized the importance of these initiatives for the region.

According to Sudan News Agency, Dr. Lamiya praised Gezira State for setting an example in resilience and service restoration, stressing the ‘Government of Hope’s’ commitment to youth empowerment through the ‘Youth Hope Project.’ She highlighted the significant role of the youth in defending the nation and their ability to create hope and shape history.

The Wali (governor) of the Gezira State, Al-Tahir Ibrahim Al-Khair, reaffirmed his government’s commitment to implementing youth reconstruction initiatives. Minister of Youth and Sports, Prof. Ahmed Adam, also pledged continued support for youth, sports, and cultural programs, underlining the government’s focus on empowering the younger generation.

The Director of the Central Bank of Sudan-Medani Branch, Majdi Al-Bukhit, confirmed the banking sector’s readiness to finance youth projects, showing the financial sector’s backing for these initiatives. Meanwhile, the Head of the Youth General Federation, Eng. Majdi Al-Zubair, commended the government’s dedication to youth causes, acknowledging the efforts made to prioritize youth development in the state.