About Us

Dedicated to providing world-class gastrointestinal and liver care, research, and education in Sudan.

Home / About Us

Our Mission

To provide high-quality specialized medical care for patients with gastrointestinal and liver diseases, promote research, and train healthcare professionals according to international standards.

Our Vision

To be the leading regional center of excellence in gastroenterology and hepatology, recognized for superior patient care, innovative research, and advanced medical education.

LEADERSHIP

Visionary Direction

Under expert leadership, the NCGLD has achieved remarkable milestones and demonstrated extraordinary resilience during national crisis.

Dr. Abdelmounem E. Abdo

Dr. Abdelmounem E. Abdo

Director, National Center for GI & Liver Diseases

🏛️ Director, NCGLD Sudan
🌍 Director, WGO Khartoum Training Center
🎖️ Ali Fadul Award Recipient (SAPA)

Clinical Expertise

<p>Dr. Abdelmounem E. Abdo is the founding Director of the National Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases and the WGO Khartoum Training Center. His leadership has been instrumental in establishing Sudan's first liver transplant program and building resilient healthcare services across the country, including successful relocations during the 2023-2024 crisis.</p>

International Leadership

<p> Director, WGO Khartoum Training Center President, African Middle Eastern Society for Digestive Oncology Leading Sudan's first liver transplant program</p>

Ali Fadul Award

Our History

A legacy of medical excellence and growth.

2002

NCGLD established as Sudan's first specialized center for GI and liver diseases.

2008

Launched advanced endoscopy training programs in partnership with WGO.

2012

Expanded facilities to include state-of-the-art hepatology unit.

2018

Designated as WGO Khartoum Training Center of Excellence.

Meet Our Team

Expert physicians dedicated to excellence in gastroenterology and liver care.

Dr. Abdelmounem E. Abdo

Dr. Abdelmounem E. Abdo

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Director of NCGLD and WGO Khartoum Training Center. A key figure in Sudans gastroenterology landscap...

View Profile
Dr. Hala Abdalla

Dr. Hala Abdalla

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Principal investigator in research related to hepatitis.

View Profile
Dr. Suzan Hassan ElHakeim

Dr. Suzan Hassan ElHakeim

Clinical Ultrasonography

Supervised MD theses on various topics including HCC.

View Profile
Dr. Salma Barakat

Dr. Salma Barakat

Hepatology

Co-authored publications on fatty liver disease nomenclature.

View Profile

Our Partners

Ministry of Health
World Health Organization
Sudan Medical Council
World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO)
Federal Ministry of Health
Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
Sudanese Society of Gastroenterology
Soba University Hospital
Alribat University Hospital
Qatar Red Crescent