Cairo: Egypt has initiated a healthcare project designed to aid Sudanese residents dealing with kidney failure, in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and financed by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, as highlighted in a Cabinet statement. According to State Information Service Egypt, the project was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar. It is aimed at ensuring continuous care for Sudanese patients in Egypt who are undergoing dialysis or recovering from kidney transplants. The initiative will supply essential medications, such as immunosuppressive drugs, particularly in areas with significant Sudanese populations like Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan. Abdel Ghaffar underscored Egypt's enduring dedication to hosting and supporting Arab and African nationals, emphasizing that approximately 10 million foreigners reside in the country, with Sudanese citizens constituting nearly half of this demographic. He reite rated that Egypt is committed to providing access to fundamental services, including healthcare, on par with Egyptian nationals. Currently, more than 600 Sudanese patients are undergoing dialysis in Egypt, primarily at their own expense, while over 500 kidney transplant recipients depend on expensive immunosuppressive medication. Abdel Ghaffar cautioned that any interruptions in treatment could pose a grave risk to their lives.