A new psychosocial support unit for the dialysis patients and the war-affected individuals has been inaugurated at the Nyala Specialist Hospital in South Darfur State.
The unit, launched under the slogan, “Plant Hope Within Yourself,” is supported by the Insan Development Organization.
The Director of the Insan Development Organization, Mohammed Hassan Ali Ahmed, told Radio Tamazuj that the project encompasses not only the opening of the psychosocial support unit, but also the establishment of an open clinic, staffed with numerous psychiatrists and specialists.
“The initiative will also include workshops and awareness courses for the center’s staff, emphasizing the importance of psychosocial support for patients. Additionally, the project addresses issues of gender-based violence and sexual violence,” he added.
The Director of Nyala Specialist Hospital, Dr. Abdul Aziz Zakaria Bakhit, highlighted the significance of the project, given the current situation where war had severely impacted the morale and the mental health of the citizens.
Bakhit appealed to the international and charitable organizations to assist patients, emphasizing their full cooperation and support to those providing these essential services.
A medical engineer and the Acting Director of the Dialysis Center, Hamid Musa Suleiman, commended the support from the Insan Development Organization in inaugurating the psychosocial support unit for dialysis patients.
Suleiman stressed the importance of the unit as an integral part of the dialysis center, noting that dialysis patients often suffered from psychological disorders, stress, anxiety, and tension. He urged patients to cooperate with the doctors to facilitate the provision of services.
A social researcher and volunteer at the psychosocial support unit, Nusaiba Al-Fatih, stated that the people affected by the war were in dire need of psychosocial support.
“The services and treatments provided would be free of charge, ensuring that patients can receive care in an easy and accessible manner,” she added.