Egypt launched a new healthcare initiative to support Sudanese residents suffering from kidney failure, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and with funding from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, as per a Cabinet statement. The project, announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, aims to ensure continued care for Sudanese patients in Egypt undergoing dialysis or recovering from kidney transplants. It will provide vital medications, including immunosuppressive drugs, particularly in provinces with large Sudanese communities such as Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Luxor and Aswan. Abdel Ghaffar highlighted Egypt's longstanding commitment to hosting and supporting Arab and African nationals, noting that around 10 million foreigners live in the country, with Sudanese citizens making up nearly half. He stressed that Egypt guarantees access to essential services, including healthcare, on equal footing with Egyptian nationals. More than 600 Sudanese patients currently undergo dialysis in Egypt, mostly at their own expense, while over 500 kidney transplant patients rely on costly immunosuppressive medication. Abdel Ghaffar warned that any delays in treatment could pose a serious threat to their lives. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
