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On July 16, 2026, the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) convened a landmark global webinar titled A Decade of Mycetoma Advocacy and Research, moderated by Lynette Otieno, Head of Communications, DNDi. Marking ten years since the World Health Organization (WHO) formally designated mycetoma as the 18th Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) in May 2016, […]
The Sanctuary in the Desert Established in 1991 at Soba University Hospital, University of Khartoum, the Mycetoma Research Centre (MRC) began amid a stark paradox: inside our clinic, we faced immense human suffering; beyond our walls, the world looked away. While our corridors echoed with the quiet weeping of patients watching their limbs and […]
The MRC Molecular Diagnostics Team Mycetoma Research Center, University of Khartoum We are delighted to announce a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to provide world-class care and diagnostics for mycetoma patients. Following the successful rehabilitation of the Mycetoma Research Center (MRC), our laboratory infrastructure has reached a defining turning point: molecular diagnostic…
Khartoum, Sudan – A high-level, intensive Molecular Diagnostics Training Course was successfully conducted recently, marking a significant step forward in strengthening Sudan’s biomedical and public health capabilities. The prestigious programme was organised by the National University Biomedical Research Institute (NUBRI) at the National University-Sudan (NUSU), delivered in close collaboration…
In a significant testament to institutional resilience, academic recovery, and the enduring strength of public health infrastructure, the Mycetoma Research Centre (MRC) at the University of Khartoum hosted a distinguished high-level delegation on Monday, 15 June 2026. The visit was led by His Excellency Dr Haithum Ibrahim, the Federal Minister of Health, alongside His […]
Prof Ahmed Hassan Fahal The Mycetoma Research Center University of Khartoum Every institution has a defining moment, a historical crossroads where circumstances force a choice between fading away into the background or fighting forward against all odds. For the Mycetoma Research Centre (MRC) at the University of Khartoum, 2025 was that year. It […]
Khartoum, Sudan — In a significant stride towards strengthening clinical research capacity and regulatory standards, staff members from the Mycetoma Research Centre (MRC) and the National University–Sudan have successfully completed a comprehensive Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training programme. The specialized training was organised by the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi), a…
Prof Ahmed Hassan Fahal The Mycetoma Research Center, University of Khartoum It is with profound institutional pride, deep personal gratitude, and enduring admiration that I write this tribute to celebrate the extraordinary legacy and remarkable humanitarian commitment of Dr Borna Nyaoke-Anoke, Head of the Mycetoma Programme at Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi), […]
By Professor Abdallah Osman Mycetoma Research Center, University of Khartoum WHO Collaborating Center on Mycetoma and Skin NTDs The Global Sanctuary for the Forgotten For over three decades, the Mycetoma Research Center (MRC) has been more than a medical facility; it has been a global sanctuary. As the world’s only multidisciplinary center dedicated […]
Prof Ahmed Hassan Fahal Background The Mycetoma Research Centre (MRC), a globally renowned institution designated as a World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre on Mycetoma and Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), has long stood as an inspiration of scientific excellence, patient care, and innovation. Established in 1991 at the University of Khartoum, the Centre has […]
