Nutrition ECHO: Series of Nutrition Webinars

Overview

The Nutrition ECHO program is a virtual learning series designed to address the growing nutrition crisis in Sudan, brought on by the ongoing war. As malnutrition rates rise among vulnerable populations—especially children under five, pregnant women, adults with chronic diseases, and internally displaced persons (IDPs)—the need for trained healthcare providers has become urgent.

Through the renowned ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) model, this program bridges knowledge gaps by connecting Sudanese healthcare workers with local and global subject matter experts in nutrition and public health.

Purpose

To empower healthcare workers in Sudan with critical knowledge on nutrition-related topics amidst conflict and displacement, this webinar series will comprehensively explore the core components of an effective nutrition program.

Target Audience

• Hospital Directors & Nutrition Activity Managers
• General Practitioners
• Pediatricians
• Nurses
• Community Health Workers
• Nutritionists

Webinars details

• Session Length: 60–90 minutes
• Duration: 5 weeks (May 3 – May 31, 2025)
• Day: Every Saturday
• Time: 4:00 PM Sudan Time
• Format: Virtual (Zoom) & On-Site at the Dr. Bushra Ibnauf Center, Port Sudan

Schedule

Subject Matter Experts

Dr. Manal Shams Eldin

An epidemiologist and mixed methods researcher at Epicenter in Paris, with extensive experience in evaluating humanitarian projects. A medical doctor by training, holding a degree in Medicine and Surgery, a Master’s in Public Health and Tropical Disease Control, and a diploma in Qualitative Methods in Health (with a focus on semio-pragmatic phenomenology). Throughout my career, I have served in various roles, including humanitarian missions doctor, medical referent, project coordinator, and medical coordinator. I bring a strong background in both clinical practice and public health research, with a commitment to advancing evidence-based interventions in complex humanitarian settings

Dr. Mohammed Ismail

Dr. Mohammed Ismail is a medical doctor and public health professional with over five years of experience in clinical care and humanitarian health programming, primarily focused on refugee and internally displaced populations in Sudan. He holds a Master of Science in International Public Health from Liverpool John Moores University, with expertise in health systems and nutrition in crisis settings. Currently, he serves as Health and Nutrition Project Manager at Première Urgence Internationale, overseeing programs in primary healthcare, malnutrition treatment, and capacity building. Dr. Ismail is passionate about empowering frontline workers and promoting community health through culturally sensitive, evidence-based approaches.

DTasneem Hassan

Tasneem Hassan is a Food Safety Senior Manager, Clinical Dietitian, and an active member of the Emirates Nutrition Association based in the Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates.

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