Sudan's health sector is showing signs of recovery as approximately 75 percent of hospitals and primary healthcare centers have resumed services following extensive damage caused by ongoing conflict.
Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim announced this progress during a press briefing in Khartoum, highlighting a transition from emergency wartime care to a broader restoration of the nation's healthcare infrastructure.
The ministry, recently relocated back to the capital, is rolling out a comprehensive plan to rebuild and enhance health services across Sudan. Central to this initiative is the upcoming launch of the "Hope Strategy," developed with support from the World Health Organization, aiming to strengthen both primary and specialized healthcare nationwide.
International Support and Funding
- Sudan has secured over $293 million in financing agreements with global institutions and development banks.
- Funding includes an $83 million project with the World Bank and two projects totaling $70 million with the African Development Bank.
- A $140 million agreement with the Global Fund will support malaria and HIV/AIDS control, as well as immunization programs.
- Additional commitments of around $150 million are expected over the next three years to sustain health sector recovery.
Challenges Amid Conflict
The health system has suffered severely since fighting erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. Many facilities were damaged or closed, disrupting medical supply chains and increasing vulnerability to disease outbreaks such as cholera, measles, dengue fever, and malaria.
Minister Ibrahim emphasized the importance of rebuilding to prevent further public health crises and restore essential services to the population.
