A $5 million US funding provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has enabled the World Health Organization to continue kidney dialysis services for more than 5,568 patients in Sudan through 62 centers operating in 12 states, amid the challenges faced by the health sector due to the ongoing conflict.

The World Health Organization explained that the project included the purchase and installation of 60 dialysis machines, 60 dialysis chairs, and 6 water treatment units, in addition to providing essential medicines and medical supplies, which enabled the provision of more than 230,000 dialysis sessions for patients, as well as enhancing the operational capacity of health centers by equipping them with basic equipment.

Saving Thousands of Lives

The organization affirmed that kidney failure patients need at least two sessions per week to survive, noting that the ongoing conflict since April 2023 has disrupted dialysis services, especially as most centers were previously concentrated in the capital, Khartoum, forcing many patients to move within Sudan or travel abroad for treatment.

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In this context, the World Health Organization collaborated with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center to maintain the continuity of dialysis services by providing equipment, supplies, and consumables, in addition to supporting the operation of centers in accessible areas. Dr. Shible Sahbani, WHO Representative in Sudan, said that the support from the King Salman Center enabled the organization to quickly stem the deterioration of dialysis services and maintain a life-saving service for thousands of patients, stressing that the project not only addressed urgent needs but also contributed to strengthening decentralized services and supporting the resilience of Sudan's health system. For his part, Sudanese Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, praised the support of the King Salman Center and the World Health Organization for sustaining this vital service, calling for continued international support to ensure the restoration and maintenance of dialysis services across Sudan.

The project was implemented from June 2024 to February 2026 and covered all functioning dialysis centers in accessible areas. It also included support for health workers, as well as the provision of equipment, medicines, and consumables, contributing to maintaining the quality and continuity of dialysis services for patients.