JACO's first project focused on improving care at Jaffar Ibn Aouf Children’s Hospital, Sudan's leading pediatric hospital. We identified key gaps in equipment and systems, including a shortage of infusion pumps and outdated ICU beds. To address this, we provided infusion pumps, upgraded ICU beds with high-quality mattresses, and introduced a paperless system to reduce errors. We also donated refurbished beds to other children’s hospitals and supplied wheelchairs to help with patient transfers. This project marked the start of JACO's ongoing commitment to enhancing healthcare for children across Sudan.

JACO expanded its efforts to support Wad-Madani Teaching Children’s Hospital, focusing on improving the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Malnutrition ward. Given that the hospital serves over 2 million children and is one of the few with pediatric specialties in the region, we identified urgent needs and responded quickly. We provided 10 ICU beds with high-quality mattresses, 40 medical mattresses, 200 blankets, and a pediatric ICU monitor to help enhance care. This project was essential for strengthening the hospital’s capacity to care for the many children admitted daily.

In 2018, when a major Chikungunya outbreak hit eastern Sudan, particularly the state of Kassala, JACO quickly mobilized a response to help contain the crisis. With over 11,000 reported cases, JACO formed a 24-hour task force with experts in infectious diseases and public health. Working closely with local volunteers, the Ministry of Health, and the pharmacists' union, we focused on stopping the spread, educating the community, and providing essential treatments. Our efforts included distributing medications, 2,000 blankets, and 1,000 mosquito nets, as well as supplying mosquito spray pumps and water suction pumps to eliminate stagnant water.

When Sudan declared a cholera outbreak in September 2019, JACO quickly formed a disaster management team to support efforts in Blue Nile State. After signing an MOU with the Ministry of Health, JACO coordinated the distribution of vital supplies to high-risk areas. Our team visited five hospitals, providing preventive materials such as soap, gloves, and medical waste disposal equipment. We also launched a community education campaign in collaboration with local groups, focusing on infection prevention, water sanitation, and hand washing. In just five days, JACO's efforts reached over 1 million people across the state.

JACO focused on improving the work environment and empowering hospital staff to address the high turnover rate in Sudanese hospitals, particularly due to the severe shortage of experienced nurses and technicians. At Jaffer Ibn Aouf Hospital, where many nurses work part-time to supplement their income, we launched initiatives to boost retention and morale. Our key programs included a worker literacy program with a 90% attendance rate, enabling staff to read and write Arabic within 12 months, and an “Employee of the Month” award, which recognized outstanding staff based on 360-degree feedback. These efforts significantly improved staff engagement, morale, and the overall work environment.