Stop TB Partnership

The National Stop TB Partnership in Sudan

Stop TB Partnership Sudan: The National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP) took the initiative in coordination with WHO to form the Stop TB Partnership Sudan and the first meeting was held on 18 March 2009. The main objectives of the partnership are to mobilize resources based on a local strategy. to raise awareness about TB. to reduce the stigma attached to TB. and to provide services effectively and efficiently by engaging multiple sectors. Regular meetings, seminars and events allow partners to come together and work for TB prevention, care and control.

Primary contact

Name:	Dr Majda Saboon
Function in the partnership:	Member
Organization:	National TB Programme
Email:	jody.117@hotmail.com

More information about the National Stop TB Partnership in Sudan:

• To find other partners that are currently active in Sudan you could use the Stop TB Partners' Directory which lists all partners' email addresses and phone numbers as well as a detailed description of their activities. To start collaborating with partners in Sudan, please click here.
• To read the partnership's questionnaire which gives more detail about the structure, governance and members of the partnership, please click here.
• To see the presentation from Awad Ibrahim Awad, a Sudanese TV presenter, during the workshop for national stop TB ambassadors, 5 December 2011, Geneva, please click here. Dr Awad is also Chair of Stop TB Pakistan.

News from the partnership:

Sudan uses national radio quiz to raise TB awareness

A competition on knowledge about tuberculosis was launched in August by a national radio station based in the capital Khartoum, which is widely listened to across the country. The quiz was broadcasted for three days and received 912 calls from participants. Three winners were drawn, representing Khartoum as well as the states. Prizes were supplied by both the National TB Program (NTP) and by Saini, a private company working in health supplies. The winners were presented with their prizes at the radio station on 12 September. The event also included a brief discussion by the NTP deputy manager, his ACSM staff and the CEO of Saini about the importance of private sector companies getting involved through activities such as competitions to support TB patients and affected communities.

First meeting of the partnership and fundraising campaigns in Sudan

Sudan's Ministry of Health announces the National Partnership to Stop TB

Regional partnership:

The Eastern Mediterranean Partnership to Stop TB coordinates joint planning and action for TB prevention, care and control. More information about the regional partnership can be found at their website.

TB in Sudan

• The current situation and the progress made in TB control in Sudan can be found here. [.pdf]
• Global Fund grants currently in progress in Sudan can be found here.
• Technical assistance in Sudan is coordinated through the TB Technical Assistance Mechanism.