The Federal Minister of Health, Professor Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, officially opened the Kassala Heart Center for heart diseases and surgery on Saturday, September 27, 2026. The event was attended by the Governor of Kassala State, Lieutenant General Sadig Mohamed Al-Azghar, and the Director of the National Center for Heart Diseases and Surgery, Professor Salah Al-Basha. This development marks a significant milestone in the state's efforts to improve healthcare services.
The newly opened heart center is part of the larger Medical Castle project in Kassala, aimed at enhancing healthcare services and promoting local treatment within the state. Minister Ibrahim emphasized that the center's opening represents a crucial step towards achieving this goal. He expressed gratitude to the local community and stakeholders who contributed to the center's establishment, highlighting the need for continued support for various medical specialties.
During the opening ceremony, Governor Al-Azghar described the heart center as a significant addition to Kassala's healthcare services. He pledged the state's support for the center and its development, stressing the importance of completing the Medical Castle project to create a comprehensive healthcare complex. The governor's vision is to establish Kassala as a major medical hub serving patients from across Sudan.
The Minister of Health for Kassala State, Dr. Ali Adam Mohamed Ahmed, hailed the heart center's opening as a long-held dream now realized. He noted that the Medical Castle comprises several healthcare institutions and highlighted the state's ambition to become a leading medical destination. Dr. Ahmed emphasized the need for sustained efforts to complete ongoing healthcare projects and address existing gaps in medical services.
Professor Salah Al-Basha, Director of the National Program for Heart Diseases and Surgery, underscored the center's role in ensuring more equitable distribution of heart healthcare services across different states. He emphasized the importance of training local medical personnel to guarantee the service's stability and pledged commitment to fulfilling the Kassala Heart Center's needs.
Dr. Samuel Abdul Aziz, Director of the Kassala Heart Center, welcomed the center's opening and praised the efforts of the Federal Ministry of Health, the National Center for Heart Diseases and Surgery, and local stakeholders in completing the project. He highlighted the center's focus on training and qualifying medical personnel to provide high-quality services.
The opening ceremony concluded with a ceremony honoring individuals who made significant contributions to the establishment of the Kassala Heart Center. The recognition was a testament to the collaborative efforts that made the project a reality. Key stakeholders are optimistic about the center's potential to improve heart healthcare services in Kassala and beyond.
Key points
- The Kassala Heart Center is part of the state's Medical Castle project aimed at enhancing healthcare services.
- The center's opening is expected to improve the distribution of heart healthcare services across different states.
- The project is a collaborative effort between the Federal Ministry of Health, local stakeholders, and international partners.
