Khartoum: Federal Minister of Health Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim on Sunday received the national guideline and guide for the care of sick and small newborns from the General Directorate of Primary Healthcare, represented by the National Child Health Program.
According to Sudan News Agency, the guideline was developed in cooperation with the Sudanese Society of Neonatologists. This initiative is aligned with the Neonatal Health Roadmap and involved the participation of specialized medical societies and international organizations.
The Health Minister emphasized that the launch of this protocol is a significant step towards reducing child and newborn mortality. He noted that it is the first national protocol for newborn care and is expected to decrease mortality rates while enhancing the quality of services provided. He announced the ministry's commitment to implementing and applying the protocol in collaboration with specialized societies and the states.
Dr. Ibrahim underscored the principle that every newborn deserves a healthy and safe life. He highlighted the necessity of securing funding for the protocol and assessing its impact post-implementation. He also stressed the importance of training healthcare workers on the protocol, its dissemination, and the standardization of clinical practices to improve the health outcomes for newborns and premature infants.