Re-Building Health and Humanitarian Systems in Sudan: War-Time Realities and the Way Forward, Dr Haitham Bashier, Dr Huda Hakim, Prof. Mokbul Ahmad
Dr Haitham Bashier
Team Leader
Public Health Emergency Management Centre
EMPHNET
Jordan
ORCID: 0000-0002-9648-5473
Dr Huda Hakim
Technical Specialist
International Academy of Public Health (IAPH)
Jordan
ORCID: 0000-0001-9924-8652
Professor Mokbul Morshed Ahmad
Professor
School of Environment, Resources and Development, Asian Institute of Technology
Thailand
ORCID: 0000-0002-4003-0920
Paper Type: Conceptual
Received: 11 May 2025 / Revised: 6 June 2025 / Accepted: 12 June 2025 / Published: 1 December 2025
DOI: 10.47556/B.SUDAN2025.6
Purpose: This paper examines the impacts of Sudan’s war from 2023 to 2025 on health services and the operations of non-governmental organisations (NGOS) in Sudan.
Design: This conceptual paper employs qualitative methods, including an analysis of secondary data, key informant interviews, literature review, humanitarian reports, and conference proceedings.
Findings: The findings identify disruptions to the health system and significant setbacks faced by NGOs.
Originality: All information and recommendations are based on the authors’ first-hand experience and engagement in the Sudan health system before and during the war.
Research Limitations: The ongoing conflict and its rapidly evolving nature may limit access to data, necessitating frequent updates to the findings.
Practical Implications: The paper recommends strategic directions and interventions to rebuild and strengthen Sudan’s healthcare system
Keywords: Sudan War; Health System Disruption; NGO Operations; Post-Conflict Recovery; Service Sustainability; Qualitative Methods.
Citation: Bashier, H., Hakim, H. and Ahmad, M. M. (2025): Re-building Health and Humanitarian Systems in Sudan: War-Time Realities and the Way Forward. In Ahmed, A. (Ed.): Re-Building Sudan from War to Sustainable Development, Vol 1, pp. 83-95.
