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Ministry of Health coordinates efforts with WHO to respond to measles outbreak in Sudan
Measles vaccination team in the field, North Darfur State, Sudan, 27 July 2015. Photo: © WHO4 August 2015 | Khartoum – The Federal Ministry of Health, in coordination with WHO, has mobilized financial and human resources to respond to the measles outbreak in Sudan. Her Excellency Mrs Sumaia Okoued, Sudan's State Minister of Health said, “The...
WHO celebrates World Health Day on food safety in Sudan
Watch the video on World Health Day in SudanKhartoum, 7April 2015 – Today, the World Health Organization country office in Sudan, in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Agriculture and Food Organization of the United Nations (FAO) celebrated World Health Day 2015 on food safety. Hosted by Sudan News Agency, the celebration was attended by...
Sudan receives 2 million doses of measles vaccines in response to the outbreak
The shipment of vaccines arrived in response to WHO's proposal for US$ 3.9 million for response activities from the Measles and Rubella InitiativeKhartoum, 8 April 2015 - A first batch of much needed measles vaccines arrived Sudan this week, in response to the measles outbreak that has occurred in 23 states over the past months. 2 million...
Lack of funding and vaccines challenges measles outbreak response in Sudan
5 April 2015 – The Ministry of Health of Sudan, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and other partners, continues to respond to the measles outbreak in affected areas. More than 1600 suspected measles cases (with 710 confirmed) have been reported from 23 localities in 12 states of Sudan since the onset of the measles...
WHO launches training for national rapid response teams with focus on Ebola
Proper use of personal protective equipment is an important feature of training23 March 2015, Khartoum – Sudan’s Federal Minister of Health Mr. Bahar Idris Abu Garda inaugurated the first subregional training workshop for the national rapid response teams on Ebola virus disease (EVD) to help strengthening preparedness and response capacity in the...
Dengue fever outbreak in Red Sea State, Sudan
18 June 2014 - An outbreak of dengue fever has been reported in Red Sea State, Sudan. As of 17 June 2014, a total of 738 cases with six deaths have been reported. On 16 and 17 June, 57 new suspected dengue fever cases were reported - 36 cases from Port Sudan locality and 21 cases from Tokar locality. Sudan’s Federal Ministry of Health, the State...
Highlighting the fight against vector-borne diseases in Sudan
Making vector control a high priority on Sudan's health agendaKhartoum, 11 May 2014 – Sudan’s Federal Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted the fight against vector-borne diseases emphasizing the serious threats to communities during a gathering of the country’s diplomatic corps, government officials, health...
More people need health assistance as new crisis hit Darfur
Thousands are affected by the new crisis in DarfurMore than 300 000 people are affected by the new wave of insecurity and violence across Darfur. This has generated enormous additional humanitarian needs since late February 2014. As of 14 April, the total cumulative number of people who have been affected by the new crisis stands at 332 819....
More than 140 000 displaced people need health assistance
Most of the South Sudanese who arrived in Sudan are accommodated at the two camps in White Nile State.In Sudan, some 100 000 new internally displaced people in South Darfur and in North Darfur, and more than 45 000 South Sudanese who have arrived in the country, are in need of heath assistance. The World Health Organization has distributed 25 basic...
Emergency health highlights
A strong health surveillance system allows a timely response to save lives.With support from the World Health Organization (WHO), three clinics managed by Labena, Sudanese Red Crescent Society and SIBRO have started providing services to cover the health needs of people affected by conflict in South Sudan. According to the United Nations Office...
