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ArticleThe Pan African medical journal2024

The impact of the Khartoum war on dental education.

Nada Tawfig Hashim, Vivek Padmanabhan, Mariam Elhadi Elsheikh, Bakri Gobara Gismalla, Mohammed Mustahsen Rehman

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Article in The Pan African medical journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Nada Tawfig HashimDepartment of Periodontics, RAK College of Dental Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Vivek PadmanabhanDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, RAK College of Dental Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Mariam Elhadi ElsheikhDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Bakri Gobara GismallaDepartment of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Mohammed Mustahsen RehmanDepartment of Periodontics, RAK College of Dental Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The relentless conflict in Khartoum has severely crippled higher education, especially in specialized fields like dental education. The war has wreaked havoc on academic schedules, severely damaging infrastructure, and creating an atmosphere of pervasive uncertainty and stress for students and faculty alike. Academic continuity has been shattered, with courses and training programs facing frequent disruptions, leaving students struggling to complete their studies and gain essential practical experience. Faculty members, too, are under immense pressure, dealing with the dual burdens of maintaining educational standards and ensuring personal safety. This commentary delves into the devastating and far-reaching consequences of the ongoing conflict on dental education in Khartoum, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive recovery and support strategies to restore this critical field.

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Education, DentalStudents, DentalFaculty, DentalHumansSudanconflictdental educationKhartoum warstudents

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PMID39545033
PMCPMC11561742

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