Khartoum, 4 March 2026 (SUNA) – Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, held a briefing meeting at his office at the Federal Ministry of Health to discuss the strategic selection of the main recipient for the Global Support Grant as part of the eighth funding cycle for 2027–2029.The meeting included several directors of general administrations, the coordinator of the national coordination mechanism for global support projects, and resident representatives of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF).The national coordination mechanism coordinator, Dr. Akfa Al-Rifai, outlined the strategic rationale for transitioning to a single main recipient model, explaining the mechanisms to be followed in selecting the beneficiary entity. The participants discussed ways to maximize the grant’s impact and strengthen institutional coordination to ensure optimal benefits for the health sector.During the meeting, the committee for selecting the main recipient was announced and its members welcomed. Discussions concluded with recommendations aimed at improving joint work mechanisms and enhancing coordination to ensure the sustainability of support and the achievement of national health priorities.BH/BH