Khartoum Health Ministry Marks World Food Day with Awareness Event in Omdurman

Khartoum – The Khartoum State Ministry of Health, through its Directorate General of Therapeutic Medicine and Department of Therapeutic Nutrition, organized a large-scale awareness event at Al-Surorab Hospital in northern Omdurman as part of its observance of World Food Day.

The event was attended by a representative of the Nutrition Department at the Primary Health Care Directorate, several representatives of the Ministry’s departments, and the Islamic Relief UK organization.

The Ministry’s Director of Therapeutic Nutrition, Sawsan Ali Al-Hussein, said the event aimed to correct misconceptions about nutrition and promote a culture of healthy eating as the first line of defence against diseases.

For his part, the Medical Director of Al-Surorab Hospital, Dr Abbas Ali Musa, highlighted the importance of marking World Food Day within healthcare facilities. He noted that the event was distinguished by the participation of mothers and children, providing an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of proper nutrition and its direct impact on maternal and child health.

Meanwhile, the Khartoum Office Project Manager of Islamic Relief UK, Israa Abdelwahab, reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to continuing its close coordination with the State Ministry of Health and other partners to strengthen nutrition services and reduce malnutrition in the community.

She added that the organization would remain a key supporter of health and awareness programmes aimed at serving the community.