Ahfad Center of Excellence
for Social Accountability in Health
As the Sudan chapter of The Network:Towards Unity for Health (TUFH),we empower health systems and health education through innovation tools,collaboration,and capacity buliding
Ahfad Centre of Excellence for Social Accountability in Health
About Ahfad University for Women
Ahfad University for Women is a non-governmental, non-profit academic institution dedicated to women’s education, empowerment, and community development. Since its establishment in 1966, the University has adopted a community-oriented approach that integrates academic excellence with social responsibility. This strong foundation presents Ahfad University as a leading institution linking curricula, research, and community impact, reflecting the principles of social accountability.
What is TUFH?
The Network: Towards Unity for Health is a global network and a non-state actor in official relations with the World Health Organisation. TUFH supports health system strengthening through social accountability, interprofessional collaboration, and improved care for vulnerable communities. The network provides certification systems, competency frameworks, clinical guidance, and workforce development to help institutions meet international standards.
Vision
A leading, recognized academic centre contributing to an equitable health system in Sudan through socially accountable health education institutions.
Mission
To advance social accountability in health professions education through networking, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, research, and advocacy to influence policies that improve health equity.
Objectiveses
- Promote social accountability in health professions education and health systems.
- Strengthen interprofessional education and collaborative care.
- Facilitate collaborative research addressing community needs and health system priorities.
- Advocate for community-responsive policies that improve equity in health.
- Strengthen healthcare workforce competencies for vulnerable populations.
Structure of the Center
Activities
Capacity Building on
- Social accountability, interprofessional education, collaborative care, and health innovation.
- Institutional Social Accountability Tools (ISAT) for health professions schools.
- Teaching methods to align education with social accountability.
- Leadership, advocacy, and policy development.
Research and Publication
- Multi-institutional collaborative research.
- implementation and policy research
- Publication in peer-reviewed journals, reports and advocacy materials.
Policy Dialogue and Advocacy
- Evidence-based policy engagement
- Conferences, seminars, and symposia on social accountability
- National dialogue with government, academia, civil society, and community leaders.
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