Prime Minister Briefed on Health Situation in Northern State

Khartoum, (SUNA) – The Prime Minister, Dr Abdulla Hamdouk was informed on health situation in the Northern State.

 This came when he received in his office Monday Wali (governor) of the Northern State, Professor Amal Mohamed Izz-Eddin, in presence of the Acting Federal Health Minister, Dr Osama Ahmed Abddul- Rahim, .

 The Wali of the Northern State expressed in a press statement that she briefed the Prime Minister  on efforts made by the government of the State to fight fever epidemics that spread across the State , referring to  more support the State government needs to  combat  these fevers.

 Prof. Amal pointed to financial support provided by the Federal Health Ministry representing in providing the medical needs pertinent to fighting the disease carriers, providing medical support to  hospitals and health centers in the State  in addition to providing medicines and equipment of spraying.

 She pointed to importance of holding training sessions for the health cadres and development of healthcare centers.

 The meeting also tackled preparations for the Winter agricultural season through provision of inputs and application of the resolution (206) concerning ownership and use of lands in the Northern State.