The National Center for Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Proudly Participates in COLDA 2025 Conference in Accra, Ghana
The National Center for Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases proudly announces the active participation of its Scientific Research Office in the African Liver Disease Conference (COLDA 2025), held in Accra, Ghana.
Sudan was represented at this prestigious international scientific forum by a distinguished delegation headed by:
Dr. Radwan Mustafa – Director of Kassala Center for Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases
Dr. Ahmed Rafea – Director of the Scientific Research Office at the National Center
Dr. Rawan Baydab – Member of the Scientific Research Office
Dr. Amir Amin – Member of the Scientific Research Office
Dr. Mohamed Ghanem – Member of the Scientific Research Office
The Sudanese delegation presented 11 scientific papers showcasing the latest research findings in liver and gastrointestinal diseases, elevating Sudan’s scientific profile and confirming its standing at both the African and international levels.
The conference brought together leading liver disease specialists from around the world, providing an ideal platform for scientific exchange, research collaboration, and the promotion of Sudanese expertise in both African and global academic arenas.
The National Center extends sincere thanks and appreciation to the supporters who made this successful participation possible:
The Federal Ministry of Health for encouraging the research delegation and covering visa and living expenses.
Al-Hikma Pharmaceuticals for their generous support, covering travel and accommodation for the research team.
Dr. Nizar Taha Talaat for his valuable contribution in covering the conference registration fees.
His Excellency the Sudanese Ambassador to Ghana, Qareeb Allah Khidr Ali, for his continuous presence and full support to the delegation during their participation.
This support serves as motivation and an encouragement for young researchers and recent graduates. Over the past two years, the Scientific Research Office has published at least 20 scientific papers in internationally recognized journals and participated in more than 40 research presentations at prestigious international conferences.
The Center also extends deep gratitude to the SOLDA team and conference organizers, particularly Professor Wendy Spearman and Magda Sevlido, for their outstanding organizational efforts, providing a high-level scientific platform to enhance collaboration and knowledge exchange. Special thanks are extended to Professor Adwoa Agyei-Nkansah for her invaluable support in facilitating visa procedures for the team, which was crucial in ensuring the delegation’s successful participation.
This participation represents a strong encouragement for young researchers, a reinforcement of a scientific research culture, and a continuation of the Center’s mission to empower the new generation of Sudanese researchers as ambassadors of science and innovation in all forums.
This achievement marks a significant step in advancing scientific research in Sudan and underscores the commitment of the Center and the Ministry of Health to support national talents, enabling them to compete and excel at international scientific forums. It also exemplifies a true model of collaboration between the public sector, private sector, and Sudanese professionals abroad in supporting research and serving the nation.
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