Medicine Arrives in Port Sudan for Distribution in Four States
(PORT SUDAN, Sudan) September 11, 2025 – Medical Teams International continues to respond to Sudan’s worsening humanitarian crisis, reaching more people with lifesaving healthcare despite ongoing instability due to more than two years of civil war. Thanks to International Health Partners (IHP) and Airlink, Medical Teams staff and partners in four states will soon receive desperately needed medicines to replenish their supplies.
This generous donation of medicine will play a critical, lifesaving role and will help to sustain healthcare services. Shortages of essential medicines have severely limited treatment capacity across Sudan, placing lives at risk. Through IHP’s support, Medical Teams will ensure steady supplies of vital drugs for chronic conditions such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes – closing urgent gaps and enabling more reliable, equitable care for refugees and host populations.
Airlink leveraged their airline partnerships to provide free-of-charge transportation from the U.K. to Port Sudan, overcoming constrained supply chains and supporting the overall logistics and delivery of the critical medicines.
“We are proud to partner with NGOs who are responding to protracted crises, especially in Sudan, where humanitarian efforts are chronically underfunded and systems are overwhelmed with needs,” said Peter Frey, Program Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa at Airlink.
Medical Teams will distribute the donated medicines through its network of Ministry of Health (MoH) facilities and clinics, prioritizing the most underserved communities. This support strengthens Sudan’s fragile health system while empowering Medical Teams to continue providing high-quality, lifesaving primary healthcare in the face of persistent supply chain and funding challenges.
Operating across Khartoum, Al Jazirah, Gedaref, and White Nile States, Medical Teams delivers comprehensive health services through refugee camp facilities and MoH clinics. Services include maternal and child health, communicable disease control, nutrition, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), and chronic disease care, complemented by community-based outreach through trained health workers.
In 2025, Medical Teams supported over 100 health and nutrition clinics and deployed four Mobile Medical Teams, extending care to some of the country’s most vulnerable and hard-to-reach communities.
“Medical Teams is deeply grateful to IHP, Airlink, and all partners whose support is making a direct and lasting impact on the lives of crisis-affected people in Sudan,” said Dr. Robert Lukwata, Medical Teams Sudan Director of Development & Quality.
To donate to Medical Teams, visit medicalteams.org/donations
About International Health Partners
International Health Partners (IHP) is a global health NGO based in the U.K., currently delivering medicines and medical supplies to over 25 vulnerable and disaster-hit countries. Since 2004, IHP have supported over 100 million patients with access to healthcare products across 76 countries around the world. IHP partners with the pharmaceutical industry to coordinate the safe and responsible donation of long-dated medical products to be used in humanitarian and long-term healthcare projects. To find out more, visit www.ihpuk.org and follow us on social media @ihp_uk.
About Airlink
Airlink is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization delivering critical aid to communities in crisis by providing free or discounted airlift and logistical solutions to vetted nonprofit partners, changing how the humanitarian community responds to disasters worldwide. Its network includes over 250 aid organizations and over 50 commercial and charter airlines. Since its inception in 2010, Airlink has flown 14,000 relief workers and transported 18 million pounds of humanitarian cargo, directly helping 63 million people impacted by natural and man-made disasters. In 2025 Airlink celebrates its 15th anniversary. For more information, visit airlinkflight.org and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
About Medical Teams International
Founded in 1979, Medical Teams International provides life-saving medical care for people in crisis, such as refugees, internally displaced persons, and survivors of conflict zones and natural disasters. Daring to love like Jesus, we care for the whole person and serve all people. Learn more at medicalteams.org and on social media using @medicalteams.
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