About

In The Memory of Dr. Mohamed Abbas

The co founders of the SCSD, was a humble, kind, and caring person, and a very enthusiastic surgeon.

About Us

The Sudanese Consortium for Surgical Development is a pioneering organisation dedicated to advancing the field of surgery in Sudan. SCSD was founded with a vision to achieve high-quality surgical care through education, research, advocacy, and public awareness. Inspired by the legacy of the greatly missed Dr. Mohammed Abbas, a senior surgical registrar whose passion and dedication to the field left an indelible mark on all who knew him, SCSD is committed to carrying forward his vision and making a lasting impact on the healthcare of Sudan.

Our Mission

Provides transformational surgical leadership training
Advocate for surgical development through knowledge sharing
Cultivates quality surgical service
Promote professional advancement

Our History

Origin

The Sudanese Consortium for Surgical Development (SCSD) was established by final-year medical students passionate about surgery.

Dr. Mohammed Abass formed the “Mohammed Abbas Research Group” to support students in surgical research.

2019-2021 – Research Foundation

The group collected colorectal patient data and built electronic databases to generate research in Khartoum hospitals.

Late 2021 – Evolution

Due to increased interest, the group rebranded as the Sudanese Surgical Research Foundation (SSRF), expanding its hospital network in Khartoum.

May 2022 – SCSD Formation

The organisation evolved into SCSD with a broader vision including surgical training and education programs.

Present Day

SCSD honors Dr. Abass’s legacy by advancing surgical care across Sudan through education, research, advocacy, and community outreach.

Discover Our Departments

Gain insight into our four specialized departments and their impact.

Department of Communication and Advocacy

Department’s aim: To advocate for efficient Sudan surgical care through public awareness and community mobilisation and to promote the SCSD’s work by establishing and maintaining effective communication with sta keholders.

CAD Core Functions and 2025 Goals:
• Partnerships Establishment and Management
• Public Awareness and Mobilisation
• SCSD Brand Management and Promotion
• Advocacy for Surgical Care Policies

Department of Academic and Professional Development

Department’s aim: To provide learning activities for surgical care professionals, career aspirants, and the community to achieve better surgical services.

APD Core Functions and Goals:
• Quality Improvement & Clinical Audits Training
• Surgical Exams Preparation for Postgraduates
• Surgical Science Provision for Undergraduates
• SCSD’s Professional Fellowship

Department of Resources and Excellence Management

Department’s aim: To ensure efficient management of SCSD’s human and material resources and financials and foster a motivated, high-performing team that supports SCSD’s mission.

REMD Core Functions and Goals:
• Human Resource Management
• Financial Management
• Resource Optimization
• Stakeholder Management
• Compliance & Quality Management

Department of Research & Development

Department’s aim is to build a scientific research and surgical quality improvement environment that reflects Sudan’s specific surgical issues and further informs the development of surgical policies and systems.

RD Core Functions and 2025 Goals:

• Surgical Research Execution and Management
• Quality Improvement and Clinical Audit Implementation and Management
• Knowledge Dissemination and Research Promotion