Port Sudan, Jan. 25, 2026 (SUNA) – Nile River State has recorded its first successful cornea transplant procedures, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of specialized medical services in the state.The surgeries were performed on four patients at Al-Nahda Centre for Advanced Ophthalmology, affiliated with Al-Nahda Holding Group, by a specialized medical team led by Cornea Consultant Dr. Safwat Al-Badri, alongside the Centre’s Cornea Specialist Dr. Areej Al-Tijani.Chief Executive Officer of Al-Nahda Holding Group Ali Jaafar Ali confirmed the success of the operations, describing the achievement as “historic” and reflective of a high level of coordination, planning, and institutional efficiency. He said the step represents a tangible advance in the Group’s operational model and its efforts to establish advanced, specialized medical services across the states.Ali noted that the initiative contributes to easing the burdens and hardships of travel for Sudanese citizens seeking treatment outside their home states, in line with Al-Nahda’s vision of localizing and sustaining advanced healthcare services in the regions.He commended the medical and administrative teams involved, stressing that cooperation and collective effort remain essential to delivering high-quality healthcare services to citizens.AS/BH