Khartoum: As part of epidemic preparedness and response efforts, the Federal Ministries of Health, Agriculture and Irrigation, and Finance and Economic Planning signed a joint action document on Thursday at the ministry premises aimed at strengthening health security and combating cholera and water-related epidemics through the implementation of the National Cholera Control Strategy for 2026-2030.
According to Sudan News Agency, the document affirms the Ministry of Health's commitment to early preparedness, disease surveillance, response, and containment of epidemics. It assigns the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation responsibility for ensuring access to safe drinking water in accordance with health standards, while the Ministry of Finance is tasked with providing the necessary budgets through national resources and international support.
Minister of Health Prof. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim praised the role of the Ministry of Finance in prioritizing health, noting that challenges remain but that coordination and joint action can help keep Sudan free of cholera. He stressed that the success of the strategy depends on the commitment of partners, referring to Prime Minister Prof. Kamil Idris's initiative to eliminate malaria under the slogan 'A Malaria-Free Sudan.'
For his part, Minister of Finance Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim reaffirmed his ministry's commitment to the health sector, commending the efforts of the Ministry of Health and development partners, including UN agencies. He called for strengthening prevention as the best form of protection, emphasizing that sustained cooperation is key to achieving long-term humanitarian and health objectives.