Taipei:Health Minister Prof. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim attended a high-level dialogue focused on combating and eliminating malaria, held on Friday in Botswana. The event was organized by the Roll Back Malaria Partnership and took place under the patronage of Botswana's President and Chair of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance, Dr. Duma Boko.
According to Sudan News Agency, the dialogue centered on accelerating efforts to combat malaria, ensuring sustainable funding, and expanding sources for financing malaria strategies. Prof. Ibrahim emphasized the efforts by the Sudanese government, the National Malaria Control Programme, and partners to maintain health services despite challenges such as restricted access and ongoing conflict.
The Health Minister reiterated Sudan's commitment to fighting malaria, highlighting an initiative launched by the Prime Minister titled 'Towards a Malaria-Free Sudan.' He urged international and regional support to meet the initiative's goals. The participation in the dialogue is part of efforts to secure additional partnerships to support Sudan's strategic objectives in malaria control.
Prof. Ibrahim attended the event with Dr. Ahmed Abdelgadir, Director of the National Malaria Control Programme. During the event, he held discussions on Sudan's situation with partners and health leaders.