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ArticleFrontiers in public health2024

The role of the Field Epidemiology Training Program in the public health emergency response: Sudan armed conflict 2023.

Amna Khairy, Haitham Bashier, Hatim Nuh, Nagla Ahmed, Yousif Ali, Ahmad Izzoddeen, Sara Mohamed, Muntasir Osman, Yousef Khader

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Article in Frontiers in public health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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9 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Amna KhairySudan Field Epidemiology Training Program, Khartoum, Sudan.
Haitham BashierGlobal Health Development/Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network, Amman, Jordan.
Hatim NuhRemote Sensing Authority, National Center for Research, Khartoum, Sudan.
Nagla AhmedSudan Field Epidemiology Training Program, Khartoum, Sudan.
Yousif AliSudan Field Epidemiology Training Program, Khartoum, Sudan.
Ahmad IzzoddeenSudan Field Epidemiology Training Program, Khartoum, Sudan.
Sara MohamedSudan Field Epidemiology Training Program, Khartoum, Sudan.
Muntasir OsmanSudan Field Epidemiology Training Program, Khartoum, Sudan.
Yousef KhaderGlobal Health Development/Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network, Amman, Jordan.
Sudan Medical Specialization Board · SDEastern Mediterranean Public Health Network · JOJordan University of Science and Technology · JO

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: On April 15, 2023, the armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) started in Khartoum state, Sudan. This conflict was complicated by the preexisting complicated epidemiological situation and fragile health system in Sudan. This study endeavors to illuminate the pivotal role essayed by the Sudan FETP (SFETP) in enhancing the nation's public health response, particularly amidst the tumultuous backdrop of armed conflicts that have left their indelible mark on the region. Methods: Employing a blend of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we investigated the SFETP's contributions to the public health response during the initial 4 months of the conflict (April-July 2023). Sixty-four SFETP residents and graduates were invited to participate, and data were gathered through semi-structured questionnaires. Results: A total of 44 (69%) SFETP residents and graduates were included in this study. Out of 38 SFETPs present in the states, 32 have considerably contributed to the crisis response at state and locality levels. Three-quarters of them have played key leadership, planning, and management roles. In essence, 38% ( Conclusion: The study highlighted the importance of FETP engagement and support during public health crises. SFETP residents and graduates played diverse roles in the various levels of public health emergency response to the crisis. However. Strategies to improve the deployment and retention of FETP residents are necessary to ensure their availability during crises. Overall, FETP has proven to be an asset in public health crisis management in Sudan.

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EpidemicsPublic HealthArmed ConflictsSudanAfricaarmed conflictcrisis responsefield epidemiologyhealth security

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