Sudan’s Ministry of Health has approved on June 8 a three-year national program valued at over $139 million aimed at strengthening the fight against malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV, as the country continues to grapple with a strained healthcare system and recurring disease outbreaks.
The decision was made during a meeting held at the United Nations Development Programme office in Red Sea State, reflecting ongoing collaboration between Sudanese authorities and international partners.
Health officials said the plan will prioritize malaria control, noting that Sudan records the highest infection rates in the Eastern Mediterranean region. The proposal, valued at $139,298,699, was developed with input from civil society groups, national health institutions, UN agencies, and local experts.
Federal Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim said the initiative forms part of broader efforts to sustain international support and strengthen the health system’s capacity to respond to major public health challenges.
The programme will provide medicines and interventions for the three diseases across all states in Sudan. It was jointly prepared by implementation units within the health ministry and partners including the World Health Organization, UNICEF and UNAIDS, ahead of submission to the Global Fund.