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Radwa’s Success Story

When Healthcare Comes Within Reach: Radwa Mohamed’s Story from Tawila For displaced families in Tawila, North Darfur, accessing healthcare can mean long journeys, difficult choices, and costs that many families cannot afford. For Radwa Mohamed, a displaced mother, the arrival…

Sudanese American Medical Association at CGI 2026

"Dr. Nahla Gadalla, SAMA President, at Clinton Global Initiative 2026"

SAMA at CGI 2026 Representing Sudanese-led humanitarian response on the global stage For more than 20 years, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) has brought together leaders from business, government, and civil society to turn ideas into action on the world’s…

Dr. Bushra Ibnauf Lifetime Achievement Award 2026

Honoring a Legacy of Service The Dr. Bushra Ibnauf Lifetime Achievement Award was established by the Sudanese American Medical Association (SAMA) to honor physicians whose lives and careers reflect an exceptional commitment to serving the people of Sudan. The award…

Humanitarian Relief Award 2026

A community outreach worker wearing a beige vest with a humanitarian organization logo stands among people at an outdoor community event, with women and children nearby and a rural settlement visible in the background.

SAMA is proud to recognize Al-Rofaqaa Charitable Organization for Sustainable Development as the recipient of the Humanitarian Relief Award of the Year 2026. This award recognizes organizations that turn humanitarian commitment into meaningful action—reaching communities, responding to urgent needs, and…

Dr. Isam Osman Award 2026

Dr. Isam Osman Award For the Outstanding Surgeon 2026 The Sudanese American Medical Association (SAMA) and the Sudanese Association of Vascular Surgeons (SudAVaS) are pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the Dr. Isam Osman Award for Outstanding Surgeon,…