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A National Mandate for Healing
The National Center for Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases (NCGLD) - المركز القومي لأمراض الجهاز الهضمي والكبد - is Sudan's premier specialized referral institution, formally established in 1995 as the nation's first dedicated center for digestive and liver diseases.
Operating under the authority of the Federal Ministry of Health, we serve not only as Sudan's leading tertiary care facility but also as a regional referral center for the Horn of Africa, providing specialized care for patients with complex gastrointestinal and liver conditions from across the region.
We are more than a hospital; we are a national institution with a profound commitment to every citizen of Sudan and a beacon of medical excellence for the entire region.
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our Values
A Timeline of Strategic Growth and Historic Milestones
1
1995: The Foundation
Formal establishment of the National Center for Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases as Sudan's first specialized center, building on earlier liver clinic foundations.
2
Early 2000s: WGO Recognition
Designation as World Gastroenterology Organisation Training Center, the first in East and Central Africa, establishing our role as a regional training hub.
3
2013-2021: Building Expertise
Strategic initiative to localize complex surgeries. Over 500 intricate operations performed free of charge, building the skills needed for liver transplantation while training regional specialists.
4
July 22, 2022: A National Dream Realized
Historic first successful liver transplant performed in a government institution in Sudan, marking a milestone for the entire Horn of Africa region.
5
2022: A Promise to the People
Federal Minister of Health announced all liver transplants would be completely free, cementing our commitment to health as a fundamental right for all Sudanese citizens.
Expert Leadership
Leading specialists dedicated to advancing gastrointestinal and liver care
Dr. Abdelmounem Gadu
General Director
Leading NCGLD Sudan with vision and expertise
Ahmed Rafei
Head of Research Office
Strategic leadership and operational excellence
Dr. Hala Abdalla
Consultant Physician
Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist
Strategic Collaborations
The power of collaboration in achieving our mission.
Grateful for the support of Sudanese universities, regional medical institutions, international organizations, and the wider community whose collective efforts are essential to our success.