Enhancing PHC Response to Epidemics in Sudan
About the Program
In response to the collapse of Sudan’s health infrastructure since the war began in April 2023, and the alarming rise in infectious disease outbreaks like cholera, dengue, diphtheria, and measles, the Sudanese American Medical Association (SAMA) is launching the Primary Healthcare ECHO program. This initiative is designed to empower frontline healthcare workers with the knowledge and tools necessary to detect, manage, and prevent epidemics in crisis-affected communities.
Program Objectives
- Strengthen PHC providers’ capacity in epidemic preparedness and response
- Enhance skills in early warning, clinical management, infection prevention, and community engagement
- Improve health outcomes by enabling coordinated, proactive epidemic responses
Program Schedule
Start Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
End Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Format: Hybrid (Virtual + On-site)
Sessions: 5 sessions (weekly)
Time: 5:00 PM Sudan Time (CAT)
Venues:
Dr. Bushra Ibnauf Center for Humanitarian Relief Support and Learning – Port Sudan
Dr. Bushra Ibnauf Center for Humanitarian Relief Support and Learning – Gedarif
Who Should Attend
- Primary healthcare (PHC) providers
- Community health workers
- NGO field staff involved in health services
Training Topics
- Early detection and classification of epidemics
- Infection prevention and control (IPC) in low-resource settings
- Disease surveillance and reporting systems
- Case management, referral, and follow-up
- Emergency outbreak preparedness for PHC professionals
