Impact of the war on health professions education in Sudan, Dr Mohamed Agab, Dr Abualaz Abdullah, Dr Hashim Teeso, Dr Walleed Ali, Dr Zolnon Gebril, Dr Tagwa Badawe
Dr Mohamed Ahmed Agab
Internal Medicine Consultant, University of Kordofan, Sudan
Consultant Physician in Somaliland, Somaliland
ORCID: 0000-0002-0954-0201
Dr Abualaz Hassan Ibrahim Abdullah
Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Kordofan
Director National Health Insurance Fund (West/North Kordofan) and Supervisor Sheikan Medical Insurance Company (Khartoum Sector)
Sudan
ORCID: 0009-0000-5434-1124
Dr Hashim Gibreel Ismaeil Teeso
Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon
Sudan
ORCID: 0009-0000-8746-8092
Dr Walleed Hamza Mohammed Ali
Assistant Professor, Kordofan University
Internal Medicine Specialist, Elobied Teaching Hospital
Sudan
ORCID: 0009-0008-1710-9201
Dr Zolnon Mohamad Gebril
Specialist in Emergency Medicine, University of Kordofan and Founder Sudanese Healthcare Organization, Sudan
Ahalia Hospital, UAE
ORCID: 0000-0002-9684-7171
Dr Tagwa Saeed Ibrahim Badawe
Academic Cooperative Lecturer, University of Kordofan
Director Kordofan Breast Cancer Campaign
Sudan
ORCID: 0000-0002-0954-0201
Purpose: This chapter explores the devastating impact of Sudan’s 2023 war on Health Professions Education, identifying critical challenges and proposing strategies for rebuilding resilient, SDG-aligned medical education systems.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Review using case studies (e.g., University of Kordofan), literature reports (WHO, UNESCO, MoH), and expert insights, the chapter analyzes damage to infrastructure, human resource loss, curriculum disruption, and psychological trauma.
Findings: The war damaged 60% of medical facilities, displaced the majority of educators and led to widespread curriculum breakdowns, significantly undermining the clinical competency of graduates. Most students and faculty endured severe psychological distress as a result of the conflict.
Originality/value: The chapter proposes a post-conflict HPE framework: integrating SDGs, gender-inclusive curricula, diaspora-led mentorship, digital integration and crisis-responsive education models.
Research Limitations: Findings are limited by conflict-related data gaps and reliance on localized case studies.
Practical Implications: Recommendations include: building public-private partnerships, expanding digital learning, supporting mental health, and engaging diaspora professionals to rebuild capacity.
Keywords: Health Professions Education (HPE), Sudan 2023 War, Post-conflict Reconstruction, Healthcare Workforce Displacement, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).