Khartoum Health Ministry Receives Oxygen Plant Donated by UNICEF for Omdurman Teaching Hospital

The Khartoum State Ministry of Health received an oxygen plant with a production capacity of 300 cylinders per day, a grant from UNICEF for Omdurman Teaching Hospital. The handover ceremony was attended by Dr. Fath Al-Rahman Muhammad Al-Amin, Director General of the Khartoum State Ministry of Health and Acting Minister; Dr. Sheikh Kamal Al-Din, Deputy Director General of Omdurman Hospital; Mr. Siddiq Al-Amin, Administrative Director; Engineer Abu Al-Qasim Ali Abu Al-Qasim, representative of Injaz Company; and a number of hospital staff and engineers.

Dr. Fath Al-Rahman Muhammad Al-Amin praised this achievement, emphasizing that oxygen is a vital and essential service for emergency departments and a lifeline for patients. He noted that the plant will contribute to providing a high-quality and consistent service, especially since Omdurman Teaching Hospital has a rare team of consultants and also plays a role in training students from several universities. The Director General expressed his gratitude to all partners supporting the health sector and the Sovereign Council, commending the support and efforts of the Governor of Khartoum State, Ahmed Osman Hamza, in rehabilitating the hospital after the damage it sustained.

He also praised the role of UNICEF in supporting the health sector, represented by Dr. Iman Karar, and commended the Ministry’s Department of Organizations and all hospital staff.

For his part, Dr. Sheikh Kamal El-Din, Deputy Director General of Omdurman Teaching Hospital, stated that the arrival of the oxygen plant is a true victory for the health sector and a significant achievement that will contribute to enhancing the hospital’s readiness and improving the quality of services provided. He emphasized that the plant’s production capacity of 300 cylinders per day will cover the hospital’s needs and contribute to a stable oxygen supply.