Jaber Inaugurates New Central Blood Bank Headquarters and Announces the Launch of the “Lifeline” Project
Lieutenant General Ibrahim Jaber, accompanied by the Federal Minister of Health, Professor Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, inaugurated the new headquarters of the National Blood Transfusion Services Administration and the Central Blood Bank. The event also saw the launch of the “Lifeline” project, which includes a fleet of 20 mobile blood donation vehicles. The Director of the National Blood Transfusion Administration, Dr. Essam El-Din Hassan, and a number of health officials were also present.
In his opening remarks, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Jaber expressed his pride that this achievement coincided with the country’s 70th Independence Day celebrations, and offered prayers for the souls of the nation’s martyrs. Jaber thanked the Ministry of Health and its staff for their resilience and exceptional efforts, praising the “Lifeline” project. He also announced the allocation of a plot of land for the expansion of the main blood transfusion center and the construction of a comprehensive building, affirming the Sovereignty Council’s readiness to provide all necessary facilities to achieve this goal and promising the Sudanese people further developmental achievements in the coming period.
For his part, the Federal Minister of Health, Professor Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, emphasized that resuming operations from the heart of the capital represents a pivotal step towards restoring normalcy, praising the sacrifices of the armed forces and the “White Army” of medical personnel. The Minister explained that the “Lifeline” project has received significant support from the Ministry of Finance and strategic partners, commending this cooperation which contributes to developing blood transfusion services and improving healthcare performance.
In a related context, Dr. Essam Hassan, Director of the National Blood Transfusion Services Administration, revealed the administration’s vision for developing the sector, noting that the reopening of the Central Blood Bank embodies the Sudanese people’s will to rebuild. Hassan explained that the current phase has witnessed the introduction of modern testing technologies and the restructuring of the administration’s branches in the states.
Dr. Essam emphasized the importance of the legislative aspect, announcing that the “Blood Transfusion Services Law” has been submitted to the Legislation Committee for approval. This law will define responsibilities and enhance governance. He also highlighted the launch of the largest project to digitize health services by equipping all central blood banks with advanced computer systems, ensuring data accuracy, ease of monitoring, and teamwork to build an efficient and sustainable healthcare system.