Port Sudan, Sudan — In a critical move to bolster healthcare services amidst ongoing conflict, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has donated a substantial US$ 5 million grant to the World Health Organization (WHO). This contribution has been pivotal in ensuring uninterrupted dialysis services for over 5500 patients across Sudan.
The grant has supported the procurement and installation of 60 dialysis machines, 60 dialysis chairs, and six water treatment units, serving patients across 62 operational dialysis centers in 12 states. This initiative has provided 230,000 dialysis sessions, essential medicines, and medical supplies, enabling patients with kidney failure to receive vital treatments.
The conflict, which escalated in April 2023, led to a severe disruption in healthcare services, particularly in the capital city of Khartoum.
The WHO’s collaboration with KSrelief has reversed this trend, maintaining continuity in dialysis services and reinforcing the health system’s resilience. WHO Representative in Sudan, Dr. Shible Sahbani, expressed gratitude for KSrelief’s support, stating, “The support enabled WHO to reverse a rapidly deteriorating situation and sustain a lifeline for thousands of patients across Sudan. “.
The Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Haitham Mohammed Ibrahim, also thanked KSrelief and WHO for their commitment to providing essential lifesaving services and emphasized the need for continued international assistance until the national health system can fully restore services. This project, implemented between June 2024 and February 2026, underscores the importance of international partnerships in addressing the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: reliefweb
Source: World Health Organization
