WHO Distributes Free Medicines to War-Affected Communities in Qadarif State

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Healthcare initiatives are gaining momentum in Qadarif State, with the World Health Organization (WHO) distributing free medicines to communities ravaged by war. The Health Insurance in Qadarif State has kicked off the second round of a project to support basic healthcare services for internally displaced persons and host communities. This project encompasses three centers affiliated with the Health Insurance: the Safety Health Center in Al-Bay, the Contemporary Health Center, and the Dhim Al-Nur Health Center in the south. The distribution of free medicines aims to address the pressing healthcare needs of war-affected communities, providing vital medications for chronic diseases, antibiotics, and other essential treatments.

Key Takeaways:

  • The World Health Organization (WHO) distributed free medicines to communities affected by war in Qadarif State, including medications for chronic diseases, antibiotics, and other essential treatments.
  • The Health Insurance in Qadarif State has launched the second round of a project to support basic healthcare services for internally displaced persons and host communities.
  • Three centers affiliated with the Health Insurance are involved in the project: the Safety Health Center in Al-Bay, the Contemporary Health Center, and the Dhim Al-Nur Health Center in the south.
  • The project aims to address the pressing healthcare needs of war-affected communities and provide essential healthcare services.
  • The Minister of Health and Social Development, accompanied by Dr. Sirr Al-Khatim Al-Tayeb Al-Faki, Director of Health Insurance in Gedaref State, and other relevant departments and authorities, witnessed the distribution of free WHO medicines.
  • The Secretary General of the National Health Insurance Fund SUDAN thanked the health insurance for providing health services in Gedaref and spreading to villages and rural areas.

Statistics:

  • Free medicines were distributed to targeted municipal centers in Qadarif State.
  • The grant includes free medicines for chronic diseases, antibiotics, and other medications.
  • Three health centers are involved in the project: the Safety Health Center in Al-Bay, the Contemporary Health Center, and the Dhim Al-Nur Health Center in the south.
  • The second round of the project aims to support basic healthcare services for internally displaced persons and host communities.

Sources:

  • National Health Insurance Fund SUDAN: Press Release, September 14.