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Health Emergency Response

Current Situation

The current situation in the health sector of Darfur and Eastern Chad, as well as the refugees in Cairo, Egypt, is critical and requires immediate action due to the ongoing war. It is crucial to provide urgent assistance to those in need. The Darfur Peace and Development has included this program in its efforts as it has a wide reach in the five states and Eastern Chad. The project will be led by Dr. Taqwa, who previously served as the Director of Emergency in North Darfur. This program will run from El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, and cover Eastern Chad, Adri, and Cairo.
El Fasher has become a destination for those fleeing the war. The hospital located in El Fasher is the only hope for residents of Nyala, Kuttum, Tawilla, and other villages affected by the war to receive treatment. Unfortunately, the hospital suffers from a shortage of staff, medical supplies, and ambulance services. The dialysis center is also operating at low capacity, which only adds to the problem. It is essential to address these issues before it leads to a catastrophic situation.
To alleviate the suffering of those in need, we are partnering with the Sub-Saharan Medical School team and collaborating with the Ministry of Health in North Darfur. We aim to provide medical treatments and basic medical supplies to the affected individuals.
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Health Emergency Response

Current Situation

However, the Darfur State Ministry of Health has been hobbled by lack of funding and support from the Federal Government. Since the war erupted all education and health system have collapsed, it is our belief that women’s health and survival cannot be held hostage to politics. Until the Ministry can resume its duties, health services to pregnant women must be ramped up to prevent avoidable loss of lives. Most women and girls in the IDP camps have been victims of some degree of sexual violence. The risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection is very high. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) an estimated 90% of women aged 15-45 years old in northern Sudan are living with the consequences of FGM (UNFPA). FGM seriously increases the risk of childbirth complications and newborn deaths Ongoing support must be provided to enable the trained day as to fulfill their mission of reducing material and infant mortality.
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Midwife Education and Support Program (MESP)

The problem of high-risk deliveries is especially acute in rural Darfur where primary health care is not available to large populations due to the protracted conflict. A major cause of maternal (and infant) deaths is the lack of skilled birth attendants. Only about 10% of all births in Sudan are attended by trained personnel.
  • To reduce maternal and infant mortality by providing training and field support for a group of midwives drawn from IDP camps to serve their communities;
  • To facilitate public education on reproductive health.
The Midwife Education and Support Program will train displaced women in Darfur and Refugees in Eastern Chad, in midwifery and equip them to utilize these skills within their present locations (IDP camps), as well as to continue this work when they return to their home villages. This targeted improvement in health care reduces the psychological and physical burdens of war-traumatized women, enabling them to develop other skills necessary for peace building and leadership in community development.

Primary Healthcare (PHC) Centers

The project aims to provide and implement five IDIS2GO Kits in selected Primary Health Care (PHC) centers around Darfur States in Sudan, and other five in Refugee camps in Eastern Chad This initiative revolutionizes the healthcare through innovative solutions by providing medical equipment and services.
Objective: The primary goal is to enhance healthcare accessibility, reduce costs, and improve the overall quality of care in remote areas.
Benefits and Impact:
Healthcare Accessibility:
  • Extend healthcare services to remote areas.
  • Reduce the need for unnecessary referrals or homecare visits. Cost Reduction:
  • Eliminate travel costs for patients.
  • Increase efficiency with a wide range of services in a single visit. Quality of Care:
  • Enable a variety of medical specialties in the same visit
  • Provide proactive healthcare services beyond client expectations. Conclusion:
The implementation of IDIS2GO in Darfur holds the potential to revolutionize healthcare accessibility, reduce costs, and improve the quality of care. This proposal outlines a comprehensive plan for successful project execution.
Guardian-Hospital

Children’s Rights in Conflict Zone- Health

Mitigating Youth in War Zone Programs:
Health Mitigating the impact of armed conflicts on children is urgent, critical and essential to ensure the well-being of children and their rights to safety, education, healthcare, and protection from violence.
Children residing in areas affected by armed conflict endure a multitude of grave consequences, including displacement, loss of loved ones, and impoverishment. Children are particularly vulnerable in such situations, as they are unable to defend themselves and often bear the brunt of the conflict’s impact.
The following projects aim to highlight the importance of mitigating the impact of armed conflicts on youth and explore various measures that can be taken to promote and safeguard children’s rights in conflict zones.
  • Provide psychosocial support to children and their families to help them cope with the trauma of armed conflicts
  • Provide essential healthcare services to children and their families in conflict-affected communities.
Mohamat-Ramadane
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Dr. Sabah Al-Shabebi (UAE)

Board Member

Dr. Sabah holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Sanaa University, Republic of Yemen. She is a certified obstetrician and gynecologist by the Jordanian Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Arab Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Prior to her current role as Deputy Director of the Modern Medicine Center, she served as an Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at the Dubai Health Authority, Director General of Sharjah City Medical Center, and Medical Director of the National Center of Modern Medicine. Dr. Sabah is a member of the Emirates Medical Association and currently serves as the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Consulting and Training Group (Five and One Training Centre) within Mohammed bin Rashid’s projects – Government of Dubai. Additionally, she is the Chairman of KENZEL FACILITY MANAGEMENT within Mohammed bin Rashid’s projects – Government of Dubai. Dr. Sabah’s extensive experience and leadership in the medical industry make her a valuable asset to our DPDO organization.

Shiri Kalai

Assistant of programs

Shiri Kalai is an MSPH student in the Social and Behavioral Interventions program for International Health at the Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is completing her practicum with HEAL. In addition to joining the HEAL team, Shiri works with Key Point Health Services helping children in Baltimore City and County with their mental health symptom and behavioral management. She is anative Spanish speaker and is excited to work with Darfur Peace and Development to provide humanitarian relief to those in need!

Maisoon Ateem

Deputy Director of Health Program

Maisoon Ateem, Deputy Director of Health Program Maisoon has over 10 years of experience working in the field of public and global health. She graduated from Johns Hopkins Master of Applied Science (MAS) in Global Health Planning and Management and studied as an undergraduate in Sudan. Upon her graduation with a BA in Medical Science from Sudan University of Science and Technology, she worked for the United Nations–African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) among other UN agencies and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in Sudan and the USA. Her focus was conflict-affected populations in particular women and Internally Displaced People (IDPs) with special attention on survivors of sexual violence and people living with HIV/AIDs. She has been involved in all stages of emergency and reproductive health design and implementation and dedicates her career to bridging access to quality healthcare at the community and individual levels. A strong advocate for education, Maisoon works to integrate various aspects of her practical and personal experience into helping to make the world a better place for all.

Susan Burgess-lent

Vice President & Director of Operation

Ms. Burgess-Lent began her career in humanitarian relief and development in 1994 and has worked extensively in East Africa. She is the former Program Director of Darfur Peace and Development Organization (DPDO), responsible for the funding and operation of Kassab Women’s Center, the model on which WCI’s work is based. She previously served as a consultant to the African Immigrant and Refugee Foundation (AIF), InterAction, CEPDA, and on staff at the American Red Cross International Services. In 2019, she published the non-fiction book Trouble Ahead: Dangerous Missions with Desperate People, about her work in Africa. She has presented speeches for many organizations about the impact of war and poverty on women, and solutions that can be implemented for their benefit.

Dr. Sabah Al-Shabebi

Board Member

Dr. Sabah holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Sanaa University, Republic of Yemen. She is a certified obstetrician and gynecologist by the Jordanian Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Arab Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Prior to her current role as Deputy Director of the Modern Medicine Center, she served as an Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist at the Dubai Health Authority, Director General of Sharjah City Medical Center, and Medical Director of the National Center of Modern Medicine. Dr. Sabah is a member of the Emirates Medical Association and currently serves as the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Consulting and Training Group (Five and One Training Centre) within Mohammed bin Rashid’s projects – Government of Dubai. Additionally, she is the Chairman of KENZEL FACILITY MANAGEMENT within Mohammed bin Rashid’s projects – Government of Dubai. Dr. Sabah’s extensive experience and leadership in the medical industry make her a valuable asset to our DPDO organization.

Cindy Castano

Treasure - Board of Directors

Cindy Castano is the president of Alpha Management Group, Inc. (AMG), which is an organization that focuses on business development, management and documentary film production. She has 30 years’ experience in client relations, sales and business development and has been a licensed investment advisor. Prior to founding AMG, amongst several positions in sales/marketing, Cindy has worked in the investment/financial markets of USA, London, England and Geneva, Switzerland, specializing in high value, multi-million dollar accounts. Documentary film production is one of the primary elements of AMG’s business and is structured under AMG Media, a division of Alpha Management Group. Ms. Castano is currently acting as writer, editor, and producer for a documentary entitled “MY SLAVE, MY INFIDEL,” which is in production. The film focuses on the slave trade in Southern Sudan and has expanded filming as events continue to unfold Darfur, Sudan. AMG also has a documentary in negotiations which will focus specifically on the genocidal conflict in Darfur.

Dr. Suliman A. Giddo

President ,Board Member

Dr. Suliman A. Giddo is a highly accomplished expert with over twenty years of intensive and comprehensive experience in leadership, international relations, strategic planning, conflict resolution and disaster and emergency management; having successfully created strategic plans for governments and private institutions in the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. He is also a renowned academic and researcher at George Mason University, with a proven track record of excellence in teaching at American universities including the School of Business at Indiana, and serving in senior positions for several international organizations, including the prestigious American Red Cross, Management System International and Qatar Foundation. Dr. Giddo’s extensive experience includes serving as a consultant for the UA-UN joint mission. He also served as a board member for several institutions and organizations.

Dr.Giddo is the dynamic founder and president of Sub-Saharan University, which offers eight programs in diverse fields such as medicine and general surgery, nursing, medical lab, business administration, information technology, computer network, and banking and finance, with over 2000 enrolled students mostly from Internal Displaced Persons.

Dr. Giddo earned his Ph.D. in Peace Studies and Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University in the United States, where he demonstrated exceptional academic prowess. He also completed postgraduate studies in Humanitarian Assistance from Fordham University in New York, a Master of Science in Business Administration/Accounting from Strayer University in Virginia, where he was an outstanding alumni (2008), and post-graduate studies in Strategic Planning and Project Management from the prestigious Stanford University in California. Dr. Giddo obtained his B.Sc. in Business Administration from the University of Khartoum.