Public health in Sudan

Priorities, challenges, and pathways to resilience in crisis

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ID22087771
AuthorsMajd A Alsoukhni (Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network, corresponding author), Muna I Abdel Aziz (0000-0002-5547-1868, Salford City Council), Haytham Qosa (International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), Ibrahim Bani (0000-0003-0566-1740, Yale University), Maye Omar (University of Leeds), Muntasir Mohammed Osman Elhassan (Federal Ministry of Health), Haitham Bashier (0000-0002-9648-5473, Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network), Haitham Bashier Abbas, Yousef Khader (0000-0002-7830-6857, Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network), Magid Al-Gunaid (Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network), Mohannad Al Nsour (0000-0003-1212-1611, Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network)
Year2025
Volume13
Pages1647917-1647917
Publication date2025-08-12
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2025.1647917
PMID40873986
OpenAlexW4413204834
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited11

In April 2023, the armed conflict erupted in Sudan, exacerbating the ongoing crisis with widespread violence, health system collapse, and outbreaks of vaccine-preventable, vector-borne, and water-borne diseases. Despite these devastating consequences, the international response has been inadequate, requiring urgent advocacy for increased global support. During the EMPHNET 8th Regional Conference (September 15–18, 2024), a 2-hour forum, “Public Health in Sudan: Priorities and Solutions,” brought together a moderator and six distinguished speakers to discuss critical aspects of the health crisis. The forum addressed four key areas: the health and humanitarian needs in Sudan, strategies for building a resilient health system, the role of multisectoral coordination and integrated policies, and the contributions of local and international actors in crisis response and resource mobilization. Key recommendations emphasized strengthening supply chains, decentralizing resources, and fostering multisectoral collaboration to address health determinants and optimize response efforts. Building health system resilience through training, capacity development, and community-based health solutions was identified as critical. The panel also advocated for sustained, conflict-sensitive funding mechanisms and preventive care to improve public health in Sudan. In conclusion, the discussions highlight the importance of integrating health system resilience into recovery plans and fostering strong partnerships to ensure a health system that is adaptable, inclusive, and sustainable. By addressing immediate needs and preparing for future crises, Sudan can build a robust healthcare system capable of withstanding prolonged challenges

Business · Economic growth · Economics · Global health · Health care · Humanitarian crisis · Political science · Psychological resilience · Public health · Refugee · Surge Capacity · Health and Conflict Studies · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology

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