The analysis of Sudan dyes has gained considerable attention during last years. In several publications multiple peaks in chromatograms of Sudan III and Sudan IV have been detected. It is demonstrated in this work that if the sample is kept in darkness before analysis, only one chromatographic peak appears for Sudan III or Sudan IV. In normal lighting conditions two peaks are observed. This lig...

PURPOSE Schistosomiasis remains a major public health concern in Sudan, particularly Schistosoma haematobium infection. This study presents the disease-reduction outcomes of an integrated control program for schistosomiasis in Al Jabalain locality of White Nile State, Sudan from 2009 through 2011. METHODS The total population of the project sites was 482,902, and the major target group for in...

In this review, we collate information about ticks identified in different parts of the Sudan and South Sudan since 1956 in order to identify gaps in tick prevalence and create a map of tick distribution. This will avail basic data for further research on ticks and policies for the control of tick-borne diseases. In this review, we discuss the situation in the Republic of South Sudan as wel...

1. Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Al-Butana, Tamboul, Sudan 2. Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,University of Khartoum, Khartoum Sudan 3. Animal Resources Research Corporation Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Sudan 4. Department of Zoology, Omdurman Islamic University, Faculty of Science, Omdurman, Sudan 5. Departme...

A simple and sensitive high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analytical method for the simultaneous determination of six Sudan dyes (Sudan Red G, Sudan I, Sudan II, Sudan III, Sudan Red 7B, Sudan IV) in animal tissues and eggs was developed. Samples were extracted with acetonitrile followed by a cleanup using a C(18) solid-phase extraction column. Chromatographic separation was achieved...

OBJECTIVES To compare the incidence of traumatic events and its association with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in three population groups in northern Uganda and southern Sudan. METHODS Household and individual level data collected through a single-round cross-sectional demographic survey. SETTING The sub-counties of Yivu, Odupi and Midia in the northern Ugandan district of Arua...

The paper assesses social impacts of a mega-dam project (Merowe Dam in Sudan) as perceived by host and affected communities (i.e., upstream, downstream, relocated residents), which is not commonly seen the literature. Primary survey interviews were conducted with 300 residents, government officials, Implementation Unit (DIU), NGOs other key informants. Five inter-related areas impact scrutinize...

1 Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Omdurman Islamic University, SUDAN 2 Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Khartoum, SUDAN *3 Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Shendi, SUDAN 4 Department of Biology, Faculty of Education, University of Nyala, SUDAN 5 Faculty of Medical Technology, Prince of Songkla University, H...

The split of Sudan into two sovereign states, Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan, in July 20 II did not come as a surprise to many interested parties to the Sudanese conflict. Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan have intensified their dispute over an oil rich border region of Abyei . This artic le looks at the history of another border dispute between Nigeria and Cameroun over Bakassi peni...