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ArticleJournal of health, population, and nutrition2025

Systemic barriers to rare disease management in conflict zones: insights from a refugee with sturge-weber syndrome in Sudan.

Awab H Saad, Ismat B Babiker, Sulieman H Saad

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Article in Journal of health, population, and nutrition, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Awab H SaadUniversity of Medical Sciences and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan. Awabhashim95@gmail.com.
Ismat B Babiker *University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan.
Sulieman H Saad *National University, Khartoum, Sudan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Sturge-Weber Syndrome (SWS), is a rare neuro-oculo-cutaneous disorder that presents unique diagnostic and management challenges, particularly in resource-limited settings. This editorial reflects on a recent case of an undiagnosed SWS in an Ethiopian refugee patient in Sudan, highlighting systemic barriers to healthcare access during a time of war and the importance of clinical vigilance. We advocate for local and global initiatives to further enhance diagnostic capabilities, develop integrated care systems in recognition and management of such a rare and complex condition.

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Health Services AccessibilityRare DiseasesRefugeesSturge-Weber SyndromeArmed ConflictsDisease ManagementEthiopiaHumansSudanChallengesConflictMultidisciplinary careRare diseasesSturge-Weber syndrome

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PMID40176099
PMCPMC11967048

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