🔬 Free Hepatitis B Screening and Vaccination Campaign in Gedaref State 🏥💉

As part of ongoing efforts to combat Hepatitis B, the National Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases organized an awareness and free medical screening campaign at Gedaref University on February 27, 2025. The event featured:

✅ A scientific lecture on the disease and preventive measures.
✅ Free medical tests for participants.
✅ Vaccination of more than 200 healthcare workers to protect them from the virus.

🎓 Prominent participants included:
👨‍⚕️ Prof. Dafallah Elmohdi – Advisor to the State Minister of Health
👨‍⚕️ Prof. Saeed Mohamed Omar – Internal Medicine Consultant
👨‍⚕️ Prof. Mohamed Ahmed Abdullah – Pediatric Consultant and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine
👨‍⚕️ Eng. Sami Al-Dardiri – Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Gedaref University
👨‍⚕️ Dr. Nizar – Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Consultant
👨‍⚕️ Dr. Abdelmoneim Al-Tayeb Abdo – Director, National Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases
👨‍⚕️ Prof. Osman Bukhari & Prof. Mohamed Abdullah Saeed – Directors of Therapeutic Medicine and Primary Healthcare
👨‍⚕️ Eng. Samuel Al-Dardiri – General Surgery Consultant
👨‍⚕️ Eng. Sami Abdullah Al-Awad – Urology Consultant
👩‍⚕️ Ms. Marwa Omar – Surgery Specialist
👩‍⚕️ Ms. Venus – ENT Specialist

💡 Acknowledgements:
The National Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases extends sincere thanks to:
🎓 The Faculty of Medicine at Gedaref University and the State Ministry of Health for their great cooperation.
🎯 The Gedaref University Student Association for their outstanding efforts in organizing, welcoming, and engaging participants, contributing to the success and smooth execution of the event.
🌍 The UNDP delegation for attending and documenting the event, reflecting their commitment to supporting health initiatives and combating infectious diseases.

🛑 The delegation also met with the State Minister of Health to discuss:
🏥 Establishing the Kassala Gastroenterology Center to enhance specialized medical services.
🤝 Implementing a smart partnership with the Gedaref Diagnostic Center to expand healthcare coverage.
✅ Continuation of free screening and vaccination services in Gedaref State, supported by the Federal Ministry of Health.

🎯 Target groups: Healthcare workers, medical students, and health sciences students.
🛡️ “Get screened and vaccinated for free… Protect yourself and your community!” 🩺💙