Background The ongoing armed conflict in Sudan, which began on April 15, 2023, has severely impacted the nation's health care system, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities and creating new public health challenges. Objective: This rapid review aims to assess the impact of this conflict on health services and evaluate the health consequences for Sudan's population. Methods A rapid review protocol guided the search and defined the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Electronic databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and Global Health) were searched for relevant articles from April 2023 to November 2024. Articles focusing on the impact of armed conflict on health care services were included. Data extraction and narrative synthesis were used to report the findings. Results: Thirty articles met the inclusion criteria. Key findings include the closure of 70% of healthcare facilities in war-affected states, severe shortages of medical supplies, and significant disruptions in essential health services. This conflict has increased the risk of infectious diseases, malnutrition, and mental health issues. Violations of humanitarian corridors have impeded aid delivery, and the healthcare financing system is strained by reduced government contributions and rising out-of-pocket expenses. The humanitarian crisis has led to increased displacement, with over six million internally displaced persons and 1.57 million refugees in neighboring countries. Conclusion The conflict in Sudan has critically undermined the healthcare system, resulting in severe public health challenges. There is an urgent need for coordinated international intervention to strengthen health systems, ensure essential services, and address the root causes of conflict. Sustainable solutions must focus on immediate relief and long-term resilience, leveraging lessons from other conflict-affected regions to support Sudan’s healthcare recovery and reform.

Telemedicine has transformed obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to synthesize evidence on the adoption, effectiveness, barriers, and technological innovations of telemedicine in OB/GYN across diverse healthcare settings. This scoping review synthesized 63 peer-reviewed studies (2010–2023) using PRISMA-ScR guidelines to map global applications, outcomes, and challenges. Key modalities included synchronous consultations, remote monitoring, AI-assisted triage, tele-supervision, and asynchronous communication. Results demonstrated improved access to routine care and mental health support, with outcomes for low-risk pregnancies comparable to in-person services. Adoption surged >500% during pandemic peaks, stabilizing at 9–12% of services in high-income countries. However, significant disparities persisted: 43% of rural Sub-Saharan clinics lacked stable internet, while socioeconomic, linguistic, and cultural barriers disproportionately affected vulnerable populations (e.g., non-English-speaking, transgender, and refugee patients). Providers reported utility but also screen fatigue (41–68%) and diagnostic uncertainty. Critical barriers included fragmented policies, reimbursement variability, data privacy concerns, and limited evidence from conflict-affected regions. Sustainable integration requires equity-centered design, robust policy frameworks, rigorous longitudinal evaluation, and ethically validated AI to address clinical complexity and systemic gaps.

The integration of ultrasound training into various clinical courses for undergraduate medical education is slowly expanding. We evaluated an ultrasound training program to enhance the integration of ultrasound education into the curricula of various medical colleges. A total of 202 fifth-year medical students participated in ultrasound training sessions. Performance assessments comprised subjective pre- and post-training evaluation surveys completed by the students, along with an objective assessment by the trainers at the end of the training sessions. The Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed-rank test was used to evaluate the differences between pre- and post-training survey questions, with p<0.05 considered significant. All tests were found to be p<0.0001, indicating significantly better post-training evaluation scores. In the objective assessment (maximum score: 110), the median total score given to students was 106, reflecting the trainers’ satisfaction with the students’ performance. In conclusion, the training program in the study was successfully conducted by four instructors, completed in eight training sessions over a 2-week period. Some medical colleges express concern regarding insufficient time and limited resources to incorporate ultrasound training into their educational programs. The present study provides a straightforward and effective training approach within the available faculty resources and curricular time.

Community participation is a cornerstone of effective primary health care (PHC), contributing to improved health outcomes, increased service utilization, and enhanced community ownership. This study investigates the factors influencing community participation in PHC programs in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, through a cross-sectional design with a mixed-methods approach. Data were collected from 387 participants using structured questionnaires, capturing demographics, awareness, accessibility, and satisfaction with health care services. Key findings reveal that sociodemographic factors, such as age and income level, significantly influence participation rates, with higher participation observed among individuals aged 30–39 years and those with higher socioeconomic status. Awareness of health programs strongly correlated with participation, highlighting the importance of targeted communication strategies. Barriers, including long waiting times, distance to health facilities, and poor-quality services, were identified as significant deterrents to community involvement.The study underscores the need for strategic interventions to address these barriers, enhance health service quality, and promote inclusive community engagement. Recommendations include leveraging telehealth solutions, improving health facility infrastructure, and fostering trust between communities and health care providers. This research provides evidence-based insights for policymakers to strengthen PHC systems and ensure equitable access to health services.