Histoy of Medical Services Sudan.2

What were some early epidemic diseases in Sudan prior to 1898?

Cholera, Smallpox, Fevers.

What was a significant medical effort during the Turco-Egyptian medical administration (1820-1885)?

Establishment of treatment centers and national environmental sanitation.

What was the first medical school established in Tropical Africa and when was it founded?

Kitchener School of Medicine, founded in 1924.

What did the period 1898-1925 signify for Sudan's medical services?

It was the first attempt to provide medical care to the general population.

What was the purpose of the Wellcome Tropical Research Laboratories established in 1903?

Systematic study and investigation of tropical diseases.

What was adopted in Sudan in 1976 as a strategy for health service delivery?

Primary Health as a strategy.

What were the main diseases targeted by health programs in the period 1970-2022?

Poliomyelitis, Measles, Neonatal Tetanus, and Malaria.

What was the major limitation faced by the medical department from 1898-1925?

Budgetary limitations and interruption due to the First World War.

How did the medical workforce in Sudan evolve from 1925 to 1969 in terms of expatriate and Sudanese doctors?

It shifted from predominantly expatriate doctors to a majority of Sudanese doctors.

What significant increase in medical facilities occurred in Sudan from 1925 to 1969?

The number of hospitals increased from 20 in 1925 to 77 in 1969.