“Continuous Control… for Stable Health”: Khartoum State Launches Nationwide Disease Prevention Campaign

Khartoum State has launched a large-scale campaign to tackle disease vectors across the region, aiming to safeguard public health and improve living conditions. The campaign, unveiled at the General Secretariat of the Government of Khartoum State on Saturday, will run for three months and reach nearly 2,000 neighborhoods.

Under the slogan “Continuous Control… for Stable Health,” the initiative was launched under the patronage of Acting Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, with top officials in attendance, including Vice Admiral Ibrahim Jaber Ibrahim of the Sovereignty Council and Khartoum Governor Ahmed Othman Hamza.

Vice Admiral Ibrahim Jaber expressed pride in the “white army” of medical staff and mobile laboratories and praised their role in ensuring citizens’ well-being. He reiterated the importance of medical services and praised Sudanese citizens for their resilience during the Battle of Dignity.

The Acting Minister of Health explained that the campaign will cover seven localities, twenty-four administrative units, and 1,980 neighborhoods, involving 2,500 workers. The program is supported by the Ministry of Finance and international partners, including WHO and IGAD, and will provide pesticides, medical supplies, and mobile laboratory vehicles from Esnak Laboratory.

Governor Hamza lauded the workers’ dedication and the health authorities’ efforts during the past difficult years. He emphasized that this campaign represents a key step in Khartoum State’s reconstruction and environmental improvement, highlighting Decision No. 153 issued by the Sovereignty Council.

Dr. Fath Al-Rahman Al-Amin, Director General of Health, underlined the campaign’s importance for public health and its vital role in controlling epidemics in the state.