Cairo: Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, engaged in bilateral talks with his Egyptian counterpart, Professor Khalid Abdel-Ghaffar, in Cairo. The meeting, a part of ongoing cooperation between the two nations, took place within the framework of the regional meetings of the World Health Organization (WHO).
According to Sudan News Agency, the discussions were attended by key figures including Sudan’s Ambassador to Egypt, Emad-Eddin Adawi, Medical Attach© Dr. Khidr Faisal, and Dr. Alaa Al-Tayib Mudathir, Director of International Health and Bilateral Relations at the Ministry. The talks focused primarily on several health issues, notably the ‘Gambia Project’ aimed at combating disease vectors in northern Sudan. This project has seen the completion of technical and administrative procedures, with a final memorandum approved, and is expected to resume soon in the Northern State.
The ministers also discussed the status of Sudanese fellowship doctors in Egypt, exploring ways to streamline registration procedures for medical practice and training. Furthermore, they emphasized the importance of enhancing collaboration in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly concerning the importation and bridging of medicine supply gaps in Sudan through Egyptian expertise.
Dr. Haitham expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Sudanese Medical Attach© in Egypt, particularly regarding the ‘Afia’ health insurance program, which has significantly aided in providing treatment to Sudanese patients. He also acknowledged the protocol signed between both countries to support patients, highlighting its importance.
Additionally, the meeting addressed a trilateral project involving Sudan, Egypt, and the King Salman Center. This initiative aims to enhance kidney failure treatment services, including dialysis and transplantation, and to extend further support to Sudanese patients residing in Egypt.