On Monday, September 29, 2026, thousands of people gathered in Al-Qadarif state to celebrate the opening of the Abdul Karim Abboud Heart Center. The center, built at a cost of over $2 million by the Abboud family, aims to provide specialized heart care services to the local population and neighboring states. The facility was officially opened by Federal Health Minister Prof. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim and Al-Qadarif State Governor, Major General Mohamed Ahmed Hassan.
The new center is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, including a cardiac catheterization laboratory, made possible through a partnership between the federal health ministry, Al-Qadarif state government, and the Abboud family. The center's establishment is expected to significantly reduce the need for patients to travel to Khartoum or other cities for heart-related treatments. According to Dr. Salah El-Basha, a consultant cardiologist and director of Sudan's heart centers, the center will provide critical care services, including diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions.
The opening of the Abdul Karim Abboud Heart Center marks a major milestone in Sudan's healthcare sector, particularly in Al-Qadarif state and surrounding regions. Prior to the center's opening, patients requiring specialized heart care had to travel long distances to Khartoum or other major cities. The center's establishment is expected to alleviate this burden and provide timely medical attention to those in need.
The center's construction was made possible through a collaborative effort between the Abboud family, the federal health ministry, and Al-Qadarif state government. The Abboud family donated the center, while the federal health ministry provided the cardiac catheterization laboratory and other equipment. The Al-Qadarif state government contributed to completing the center's infrastructure and equipment.
The new heart center is expected to serve not only the local population but also patients from neighboring states and countries. Al-Qadarif State Governor, Major General Mohamed Ahmed Hassan, expressed his gratitude to the Abboud family for their philanthropic efforts and called on the local community to support the center's ongoing development.
The center's second phase will involve the establishment of an open-heart surgery department, which will be implemented in collaboration with the federal health ministry and Al-Qadarif state government. The project aims to provide comprehensive heart care services, including advanced surgical procedures, to patients in the region.
Key stakeholders, including the Abboud family, the federal health ministry, and Al-Qadarif state government, have expressed their commitment to ensuring the center's continued success and development. The center's establishment is seen as a testament to the power of community collaboration and philanthropy in improving healthcare outcomes in Sudan.
Key points
- The Abdul Karim Abboud Heart Center was established at a cost of over $2 million and is equipped with a cardiac catheterization laboratory.
- The center aims to provide specialized heart care services to the local population and neighboring states, reducing the need for patients to travel to Khartoum or other cities.
- The center's second phase will involve the establishment of an open-heart surgery department, which will be implemented in collaboration with the federal health ministry and Al-Qadarif state government.
