Port sudan: The Director of the Health Sector in the Red Sea State, Acting Minister Dr. Ahlam Abdel Rasoul, has inaugurated the “Share” project aimed at bolstering the health system and emergency response at the Hassay Awli Health Center. This initiative, spearheaded by the Sudanese American Physicians Association (SAPA), in collaboration with the Red Sea State Ministry of Health, UNICEF, and other partners, seeks to enhance healthcare facilities and services in the region.
According to Sudan News Agency, the project is set to support 25 health centers with activities that include aiding medical personnel, supplying medicines and medical supplies, and ensuring the provision of basic healthcare services. Dr. Rasoul commended the contributions of Sudanese doctors in America, highlighting the positive impact of health projects on service stability in the state. She emphasized the importance of SAPA’s role in supporting the health sector and the potential of the project to strengthen partnerships between governmental and partner organizations to effectively utilize resources.
Dr. Faisal Ahmed Al-Nour, Country Director of SAPA, expressed during the launch ceremony that the project, supported by UNICEF, is being executed in Port Sudan Locality. He emphasized the project’s timely launch and its focus on assisting the most vulnerable groups, particularly women, while acknowledging the contributions of international partners and the dedicated doctors known as the “White Army.”
Dr. Abdel-Azim Awadallah, representing the Federal Ministry of Health, disclosed that the project aims to enhance health services across the state with an approximate budget of $83 million, funded by the World Bank through UNICEF and other partners. He mentioned that $62.5 million of this funding is allocated to support 420 health facilities nationwide. The project encompasses staff support and the supply of essential medicines and healthcare services.
UNICEF representative Omaima O’shaik stated that the project will span 18 localities across 18 states, addressing challenges such as poor health indicators and malnutrition. The program also focuses on building the capacity of health personnel working in the targeted centers.