AfDB Concludes Supervision Mission for Sudan Health Emergency Project

LATEST MATERIAL CHANGE

What changed?

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) finished a five‑day supervision mission in Khartoum from 4‑8 October 2026 to assess progress on the US$55 million Sudan Health Emergency and Infrastructure Project (SHEIP). The project, financed through the African Development Fund and implemented by the World Health Organization, aims to improve primary health care, emergency services and public‑health preparedness, especially for women and children. AfDB and WHO teams reviewed performance, operational challenges, monitoring arrangements and coordination mechanisms. They agreed on an action plan to accelerate procurement of equipment and supplies, front‑load solar energy installations and rehabilitation works. The mission occurred amid a health system severely disrupted by conflict, with nearly 40 % of facilities non‑functional nationwide and 70‑80 % in conflict‑affected areas.

Why it matters

The project’s progress is critical as Sudan’s health system is crippled by conflict, with most facilities non‑functional, threatening the well‑being of millions and undermining emergency response capacity.