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Sudanese Surgeon Wins $1M Aurora Prize Amid War

11/9/2025

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Dr. Jamal Eltaeb, an orthopedic surgeon in Sudan, won the $1 million Aurora Prize for medical care amid the civil war.
The conflict began in 2023, and more than 150,000 people have died and millions have been displaced.
Eltaeb leads Al Nao Hospital in Omdurman, where he and colleagues work under dire conditions with scarce supplies.
He emphasizes hope and dignity and calls for greater global awareness and urgent action.

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Story summary

Dr. Jamal Eltaeb, an orthopedic surgeon in Sudan, won the $1 million Aurora Prize for medical care amid the civil war.
The conflict began in 2023, and more than 150,000 people have died and millions have been displaced.
Eltaeb leads Al Nao Hospital in Omdurman, where he and colleagues work under dire conditions with scarce supplies.
He emphasizes hope and dignity and calls for greater global awareness and urgent action.