Rebuilding a holistic women’s healthcare service in post-war Sudan: evidence-based strategies for equity, resilience, and sustainable Recovery, Prof. Sohier Elneil

Professor Sohier Elneil
University College London
United Kingdom

Purpose: The conflict in Sudan has devastated healthcare infrastructure, disproportionately affecting women’s access to maternal health, mental health, and gender-based violence support. This chapter develops an evidence-based framework for rebuilding a resilient women’s healthcare system, drawing from global post-conflict recovery experiences.

Methodology: A multidisciplinary approach combines policy analysis, health systems research, and case studies from Rwanda, Bosnia, and Syria to identify best practices in infrastructure redevelopment and workforce capacity-building.

Findings: Decentralization, international collaboration, and culturally sensitive service delivery are key to healthcare reconstruction. Strategies include investing in local health workforce training and integrating community-led care models.

Contribution and Practical Implications: Aligned with SDGs 3, 5, and 16, the chapter provides policymakers, NGOs, and global health leaders with actionable strategies for sustainable healthcare recovery in Sudan.

Limitation: Contextual factors such as political stability and economic recovery may impact implementation, requiring further research to adapt global strategies effectively.