Ahmed Idries

BCHPH, MPH , EIP& BIO, Public health Specialists

[Makerere University School of Public Health @MakSPH]

MakSPH 2025 Annual Report: A Defining Year of Growth, Partnership and Public Health Impact

The @Makerere University School of Public Health 2025 Annual Report captures a year of significant institutional progress and public health contribution. In January 2025, MakSPH attained stand-alone status within Makerere University, recognising seven decades of growth in training, research, policy engagement and community service.

During the 2024/2025 academic year, the School had more than 1,000 students across 12 degree programmes, presented 269 graduands at Makerere University’s 75th Graduation Ceremony and continued to connect training with practice through outbreak response, disease surveillance and community-based public health action.

MakSPH also produced more than 350 peer-reviewed publications, contributed to evidence informing national and global health action, and sustained research and training partnerships across more than 35 African countries. These achievements were made possible by the commitment of faculty, staff and students, and by the continued trust and support of government, communities, funders, universities, and implementation partners.

MakSPH extends its sincere appreciation to all who contributed to this progress and remains committed to its mission of improving health in Uganda and beyond through public health training, research, and community service.

For more details: https://t.co/FknHKOMCYX

#MakSPH #PublicHealth #ResearchForImpact #PublicHealthEducation #PartnershipsForImpact @DrCWCBKiyonga @ProfNawangwe @RhodaWanyenze

[HDPO @HDPO12]

HDPO launched the distribution of 350 dignity kits for vulnerable women and girls across IDP camps and vulnerable host communities in Mellit, North Darfur.

📦 On 11 Mar 2026, 83 kits were distributed at Al-Abbasi (B) IDP Camp (50 to IDPs, 33 to vulnerable host community families). Distribution will also reach Al-Wahda, Al-Thanawiya, and Al-Guba.

Implemented with @IOMSudan and funded by the @StateDept

#HDPO
#Protection
#GBV
#Sudan

[IOM Sudan 🇺🇳 @IOMSudan]

With support from the United States Government, IOM and its partner HDPO are delivering mobile health care, maternal services, vaccinations, referrals, and GBV & child protection support to families displaced from Al-Fasher in Mellit, North Darfur.

[HDPO @HDPO12]

On 24 Jan 2026, HDPO delivered mobile clinic services at Sani Hayat Health Facility, Mellit Locality, reaching 110 patients with consultations, ANC, child & maternal vaccinations, referrals, and health awareness activities.

Implemented by HDPO with @IOMSudan (RRF) and funded by @u_affairs , strengthening access to essential healthcare despite significant challenges.

#HDPO
#HealthInEmergencies
#HumanitarianResponse
#NorthDarfur
#Sudan

[HDPO @HDPO12]

On 21 Jan 2026, HDPO conducted a group-based Psychosocial Support (PSS) session for IDPs at Kitab Shukran Center, Mellit Locality, North Darfur.

👥 967 people reached (500 children, 300 women, 167 men) through art, theatre, music, games & awareness activities.

Implemented by HDPO in partnership with @IOMSudan (RRF) and funded by the @u_affairs

#HDPO
#PsychosocialSupport
#Humanitarianresponse
#NorthDarfur
#Sudan

[HDPO @HDPO12]

On 20 Jan 2026, HDPO conducted mobile clinic services at Al-Marabee Health Centre, Mellit Locality, reaching 96 people, including 85 children and 8 pregnant women, with essential primary healthcare services.

Services included medical consultations, provision of available medicines, health counselling, and maternal follow-up, implemented in coordination with local health staff.

Supported and partnered with @IOMSudan through (RRF) and funded from @u_affairs, the activity addressed urgent health needs of conflict-affected communities and highlighted the need for continued mobile health outreach in Mellit Locality.

#HDPO
#HealthInEmergencies
#MobileClinic
#HumanitarianResponse
#NorthDarfur
#Sudan

[HDPO @HDPO12]

On 19 Jan 2026, HDPO delivered mobile clinic services at Al-Abbasi Health Center, Mellit Locality, North Darfur, under the project Provision of Integrated Emergency Lifesaving Health and Basic Protection Services.

👥 The clinic reached 150 people, including 12 children and 4 pregnant women, providing medical consultations, essential medicines, health advice, and follow-up care.

Implemented by HDPO with support from @IOMSudan through the Rapid Response Fund (RRF), the activity strengthened access to primary healthcare for IDPs and host communities in underserved areas.

@HDPO
#MobileClinic
#HealthInEmergencies
#HumanitarianResponse
#North_Darfur
#Sudan

[HDPO @HDPO12]

On 15 Jan 2026, HDPO conducted a Community Health Training Workshop in Tina for VHCs & CHWs from Bamna, Qadeer, Ander & Tina, engaging 20 health workers Women and Men, to strengthen community health & disease surveillance.
Funded by @USAID through @ReliefIntl.

#HDPO
#CommunityHealth
#Sudan
#HumanitarianResponse

[HDPO @HDPO12]

📍 Mellit, North Darfur
HDPO launched the Emergency Lifesaving Health & Basic Protection Project on 10 Dec, engaging 19 stakeholders, incl. women & PwDs.
Funded by @USAID with support from @IOMSudan.

#HDPO
#HumanitarianAction
#NorthDarfur

[IOM Uganda 🇺🇳 @IOM_Uganda]

IOM Uganda Chief of Mission @SanusiTejan has handed over office equipment to @RefugeesUganda to boost its support to refugees and displaced communities across 🇺🇬. The items include a heavy-duty printer, document feeder, and a desktop set.

[European Union In Sudan @EU_SUDAN]

The EU condemns the attack on a UN peacekeeping camp in the South Kordofan State, which resulted in casualties, including deaths and injuries.

[Makerere University School of Public Health @MakSPH]

MakSPH Celebrates Two New PhDs Advancing Public Health Research

@Makerere University School of Public Health warmly congratulates Dr. @EdwinahAtusingw and Dr. @NtaroMoses on the successful defence of their doctoral studies, an important milestone for the School and its contribution to rigorous, policy-relevant public health scholarship.

Dr. Ntaro defended his PhD at MakSPH on Thursday, December 11, 2025, while Dr. Atusingwize successfully completed her defence today, December 15, 2025, at @umeauniversity. Together, these achievements reflect School’s continued commitment to training scholars whose research addresses pressing health and social challenges in Uganda and beyond.

[IOM Sudan 🇺🇳 @IOMSudan]

المنظمة الدولية للهجرة تعلن عن أربع منح جديدة لتعزيز المساعدات الطارئة في السودان، بالشراكة مع DCES، HDPO، AORD وPLRDO، لتوسيع توفير المأوى الطارئ والرعاية الصحية والحماية للأسر النازحة في شمال دارفور وشمال كردفان.

[Mohamed REFAAT @_Moh_Refaat]

On #WorldChildrensDay, the words of one little Sudanese boy stay with us: “Give me shoes… I want to play". Every child deserves safety and a chance to simply be a child. IOM continues to support children and their families across Sudan wherever displacement forces them to go.

[IOM Sudan 🇺🇳 @IOMSudan]

#IOMSudan’s Chief of Mission, @_Moh_Refaat , stands in #Mersin, Türkiye, receiving 30,000 tents donated by the Turkish Government to support families fleeing the war in #Sudan. A remarkable gesture that reflects the strong ties between our nations. Thank you #Türkiye!

[SAPA-Sudanese American Physicians Association @SAPA__Global]

In Al-Lait, North Darfur, SAPA’s teams in Dar Al-Shabab Health Center continue to support families affected by the conflict with essential care, from mental health and nutrition services to health awareness.

In May, 1,231 people received care, and 859 more in June.

These efforts are made possible through the support of @IOMSudan's Rapid Response Fund and USAID, helping keep vital services going in a time of crisis.

#HopeNeverEnds

[Salah Jama @SalahJama]

Had a productive meeting with @IFADPresident, Álvaro Lario, on the sidelines of #FfD4 in #Seville. We discussed food systems, climate change impacts, agriculture, and ways to deepen our cooperation to strengthen resilience and ensure sustainable development.

[IOM Sudan 🇺🇳 @IOMSudan]

As returns continue in Wad Madani, IOM & @HDPO12 held a Health Awareness Day, sharing cholera prevention tips & key hygiene messages through drama performances at schools & markets.

With support from @AustrianDev - together we are keeping communities safe.

[HDPO @HDPO12]

HDPO in collaboration with SMOH and IOM team conducted a clean-up campaign in Medani Al Kubra targeted 2 schools & 1 health facility in Al-Makei and Jazirat Alfail respectively. HDPO supported 4 schools with 4 hand washing facilities each and 2 health facilities with 2 HWFs, total of 10 HWFs provided. HDPO aslo supported community with a press truck for solid waste and garbage collection as well as small truc in addition to providing cleaning tools and protective wears including gloves, face masks and plastic bucket for waste and garbage disposal before collection. Total of 102tons of garbage collected during this round of clean-up campaign in Medani Al-Kubra, Al Jazira state, Funded by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Austrian Development Agency (ADA).

@NEDemocracy @alberdiorg @REDRESSTrust @hrw @freedomhouse @DefendDefenders @amnestyusa @UNICEFSudan @Up_yours_Haftar @UNGeneva @UN_HRC @sudan_hrm @emmadinapoli @MaryLawlorhrds @MamaDeyab @DWAG6 @USEmbassyKRT @crd
@UNHCRinSudan

[HDPO @HDPO12]

The Humanity for Development and Prosperity Organization (HDPO), with funding from the International Organization for Migration @IOMSudan and the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) @AustrianDev, organized a three-day training workshop in Wad Madani, the capital of Al Jazirah State. The workshop targeted 100 healthcare workers and covered key topics including health education, prevention and awareness of cholera, waste management, and public health awareness. #Sudan

@NEDemocracy @alberdiorg @REDRESSTrust @hrw @freedomhouse @DefendDefenders @amnestyusa @UNITAMS @Up_yours_Haftar @UNGeneva @UN_HRC @sudan_hrm @emmadinapoli @MaryLawlorhrds @MamaDeyab @DWAG6 @USEmbassyKRT @crd