Sudan Events – Reports
On Tuesday, an Indian medical aid ship carrying five tons of cancer and helminthiasis medications arrived at the northern port of Port Sudan. The shipment was received by Sudan’s Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, Minister of Culture and Information Khalid Al-Aysar, Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Salwa Adam, Director of the Marine Ports Authority Al-Jailani Mohamed Al-Jailani, Air Defense Forces Commander Major General Azhari Abbas, and India’s Acting Ambassador to Sudan, J.S. Joshi.
The aid is part of a continuing grant from India, following a previous shipment in 2023.
The Minister of Health expressed gratitude to the Indian government for its ongoing support of Sudan’s healthcare sector, noting that the medicines would benefit 18,000 cancer patients in urgent need of treatment. He also called for continued assistance to strengthen Sudan’s health system and enhance bilateral relations, particularly in the medical field.
For his part, India’s Acting Ambassador reaffirmed his country’s commitment to supporting Sudan during its exceptional circumstances. He emphasized India’s dedication to fostering mutual cooperation and backing Sudan at all levels, thanking all parties involved for facilitating the aid shipment’s arrival and clearance.
