As part of the National Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases' efforts to localize liver transplantation in Sudan and extend this service to neighboring countries, the center is planning to establish a Liver Transplant Center.
The establishment of this center and the provision of such operations in Sudan are deemed crucial. It will significantly contribute to the country's economy, estimated to save the state at least $10 million annually, the cost of treatment abroad.
The center is actively engaged in training medical personnel—surgeons, internists, anesthetists, radiologists, and nurses—to ensure the delivery of top-tier medical services to patients.
The current construction of the Liver Transplant Center is primarily funded by a 70% donation from Mohamed Saleh Idris and 30% from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning.
The construction of the Liver Transplant Center's facilities is set to be completed by June 2023. The subsequent phase will require equipment costing $7 million.
Given the substantial number of patients attending the Liver Clinic at Ibn Sina Hospital—up to 120 patients per week—suffering from viral hepatitis, resulting in complications like liver fibrosis and tumors, the National Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases has refurbished the operating room at Ibn Sina Hospital.
This involved modifying the central air conditioning system by incorporating a pure air system, supported by the United States Agency for International Development.
The National Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases extends its profound gratitude for the American support and contribution to the center's air conditioning system.
Key Points:
- The National Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases plans to establish a Liver Transplant Center in Sudan.
- Establishing this center will provide liver transplantation for patients in Sudan and neighboring countries.
- The center is estimated to save the country at least $10 million annually.
- The center is actively training necessary medical personnel for center operations.
- The Liver Transplant Center is being constructed with contributions from Mohamed Saleh Idris and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning.
- The center will require equipment costing $7 million.
- The center has refurbished the operating room at Ibn Sina Hospital with support from the United States Agency for International Development.
