Sudan's Health Minister Leads Delegation to World Health Assembly in Geneva

Geneva press OnePress

The Sudanese Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, arrived in the Swiss capital Geneva, heading the delegation of Sudan participating in the seventy-ninth session of the World Health Assembly, scheduled to be held from 18 to 23 May.

Upon his arrival at Geneva International Airport, the Minister was received by Ambassador Hassan Hamid Hassan, Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Sudan to the United Nations Office and International Organizations in Geneva.

The Minister of Health is expected to deliver Sudan’s official statement to the Assembly, addressing the major repercussions of the war on the country’s health sector, including damage to medical facilities and facilities, and the increasing challenges facing the provision of basic health care services to citizens.

The Minister also participates in a number of ministerial meetings and accompanying events, in addition to holding bilateral meetings with health ministers and heads of delegations from countries and international organizations, including upcoming discussions with the leaders of the World Health Organization, especially the Director-General of the World Health Organization.