(A) Popularization of Science and Cultural Programs:
Coordinated and conducted 127 public scientific lectures in the “Scientific Cultural
Program – University of Khartoum”. These series of lectures were VDU
documented within the frame of Popularization of Science.
Introduced the National TV Program “Ayaat Kawnia – Cosmetic Signs” for the
Blue Nile TV, 30 episodes.
Introduced the TV Program “Science and Quran” for the National TV, 42 episodes
in “Synchronization of Science and Holly Quran”.
Arrays of TV meetings covering different areas of interest:
§ “Cloning: between Science and Religion”
§ Epidemiological situation and control of Bilharzia
§ Promises and constrains of scientific research
Introduced 32 public lectures in “Scientific views in Holly Quran” for Originality Affairs and Strategic Planning – Estishariat El Taaseel.
Festival Organization of “Creativity and Invention” that sponsored by Organization of scientific creativity and invention for Arab and African Youth, March 2003.
Seminar Organization of “Development of Education” that supported by Creative Thinking Center, for progress and Development, July 2006.
(B) Establishment of Training and Research Laboratories:
University of Khartoum:
(I) Schistosomiasis Research Laboratory (SRL):
o Established in December 1998 in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University
o Considerable group of postgraduates enjoying the SRL facilities – 53 M.Sc.
and PhD students from different faculties of University of Khartoum and other
o The SRL supplies the aforementioned faculties with living teaching materials of
different tropical parasites, related pictorial forms and suitable electronics.
(I) Data Handling and Statistical Analysis Unit (DHSAU):
o Established in November 2005 in collaboration with different institutes.
o Many under- and postgraduate students from University of Khartoum and other
national institutes utilized the recent computer packages of Data Handling and
Statistical Analysis that installed in 12 computers of the DHSAU.
o The computers and their accessories were provided by personal contacts with the
Minister of High Education and the Minster of Science and Technology.
o The software, including the statistical programs (SPSS, Statistix & Stata) and the
pictorial form packages were purchased by Copenhagen University.
o A Laptop, digital filed camera and multimedia purchased from personal resources.
(I) Schistosomiasis Research Unit – SRU (Ribat University):
o Established in October 2006 – Ribat University.
o The SRU is integrated with SRL (University of Khartoum) and Urology Department
(Johns Hopkins Hospital) in Bilharzia Pathology Research, Bladder Cancer.
o The Sudanese Scientific Board includes:
Professor Hassan Abu Aa’sha (Urology – Ribat)
Professor Mustafa Idris El Basheir (Biochemistry – U of K)
Professor Ahmed Mohamed El Hassan (Histopathology – U of K)
Dr Abd el Aziz Abd el Rahim (Epidemiology/Control – U of K)
Dr Bushra Hussein (Ultrasound – Ribat)
Dr Gebreil El Numan (Community Physician – Ministry of health)
Dr Ahmed Basheir Ghalib (UT Surgery – Ribat)
Ishag Adam (Gynecology & Obstetrics – U of K)
Dr Lammyaa El Tash (Data Handling & Statistical Analysis – U of K)
(I) Quality Control Laboratory for Parasitic Screening:
o Established in May 2006 – Ministry of Health, Khartoum State.
o Training of the health personnel in microscopic examination of urine and faecal
samples, with emphasis on Bilharzia and intestinal parasites.
o Efficiency monitory of the health personnel engaged in epidemiological surveys and
control programs of Bilharzia and STH.
o Conduction of workshops and seminars for upgrading the relevant health personnel.
(C) National Epidemiological Surveys:
The postgraduates affiliated to Schistosomiasis Research Laboratory were well
trained to conduct intensive integrated epidemiological surveys of Bilharzia (Parasitology, Malacology and Socioeconomy).
During the last six years, we have conducted sound surveys throughout the
country excluding very few remote areas.
The valuable collected information from the 418 surveyed villages provided the
baseline data to setup the priorities of the National Program of Bilharzia Control, Federal Ministry of Health.
Within the collaborative links of SRL, all infected villagers throughout the
Country, were treated under medical supervision and intensive health education programs and community participation were successfully lunched.
The SRL seriously trained many candidates from different Sudanese ethnic
groups (Nuba, Denka, Hafaween and Zaghawa) in control of Bilharzia and STH to ensure that message will get through, utilizing the local languages of the natives.
(D) Parasitological Surveys of 33 Quranic “Khalwas”:
Like above, epidemiological surveys were conducted for screening of intestinal
parasites (protozoa and helminthic) among Quranic students.
A designed questionnaire was conducted for assessing the influential role of the
knowledge, attitude and practice in transmission pressure of the parasites.
The finding reflected a desolated situation and all infected students were treated
under medical supervision, in collaboration with Federal Ministry of Health.
(E) Assessment of the Blue Nile Health Project (BNHP):
The BNHP commenced its mission of controlling Bilharzia, Malaria and
Diarrhea in some villages of the Gezira State, 1980 – 1990, with $ 194 million.
No serious assessment was attained for the achievements of the project, which
was terminated without a replacing body or even a final report.
The SRL conducted an intensive integrated epidemiological surveys of
Bilharzia and STH in 33 villages of the BNHP, both villagers and school children.
(F) Schistosomiasis Research Laboratory in Southern Sudan:
The Bilharzia epidemiological surveys of the SRL extended to the accessible States
of the South, like the Unity State, where alarming figures were obtained, but no previous figures for comparison.
The nominated health personnel from the relevant authorities were trained in
Bilharzia aspects, from epidemiological surveys and microscopic screening to the integrated control approach and techniques.
Lundin Oil Company working in the South, requested the SRL for a survey, within
Lundin Community Development and Humanitarian Assistants Program, but the escalation of violence forced the company to shut down its operation.
During (2006 – 2007) many Governors and Ministers of Health from the South
visited the SRL and stressed that Bilharzia is a serious health problem and requested epidemiological surveys and training of their health personnel.
The Governor and Minister of Health of the Unity State, officially requested the
Vice Chancellor, University of Khartoum, for the SRL scientific integrated services.
(G) Training Programs in SRL (U of K):
University of Khartoum holds a premier place in the extensive higher educational system and pioneers community-oriented research. The planning of high quality research and of effective disease control requires sufficient and competent staff. The international health community well recognizes that there is still a lack of information regarding biomedical, epidemiological, socioeconomical, and human behavioural aspects of disease determinants. Our recent national epidemiological surveys (2000 – 2009) ensured that the situation of both Bilharzia and STH is desolated and very miserable throughout the country. In this way, concrete training in such fields is essential for reducing morbidity and mortality from such diseases. Many basic courses are crucially needed to promote better health through education, control programme and promote proper research. Arrays of training course were conducted to the health personnel and the postgraduates dealing with water-associated diseases, includes:
Technical Committees and Consultancies: Served as:
(1) Technical supervisor for 18 State Ministries of Health, Bilharzia Control.
(2) Chairman and reporter for 22 permanent and technical committees: University of Khartoum, Federal Ministry of Health, Ministry of High Education and Scientific Research, including:
