Sudan’s health sector has drawn international praise following high-level talks between government officials and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), with officials highlighting growing coordination under the Sudan Founding Alliance (TASIS)-aligned administration.
Ezz El-Din El-Safi, head of the National Authority for Humanitarian Access (NAHA), a key body within the TASIS governance framework, said global partners commended the Health Ministry’s efforts to strengthen cooperation and expand medical access across conflict-affected areas.
The remarks came during a meeting between Prime Minister Mohamed Hassan al-Taayshi and senior MSF representatives, attended by Health Minister Professor Alaa El-Din Naqd.
El-Safi said discussions focused on advancing the partnership between Sudan’s health authorities and MSF to widen healthcare coverage and ensure aid reaches vulnerable populations in underserved regions.
According to him, MSF officials praised the level of coordination between federal and regional health institutions, noting that improved collaboration has helped facilitate medical operations and enhance emergency response capabilities.
He added that both sides explored mechanisms to strengthen health data-sharing and transparency, enabling more precise identification of needs and better targeting of medical interventions.
Talks also covered preparations for a forthcoming technical agreement between the Health Ministry and MSF, aimed at formalising cooperation and expanding both treatment and preventive healthcare programmes in the coming period.
El-Safi said Sudan’s health authorities, working through NAHA, are continuing to build effective international partnerships to reinforce the healthcare system and sustain service delivery despite ongoing challenges.
