• The Blue Nile Health Project (BNHP) (1980-1990) initiated by the world Health organization (WHO) and the Sudanese government in 1980, has successfully addressed the problem of water-borne diseases such Malaria ,Bilharzias and diarrhea diseases in the Sudan. Before its termination, the PNHP reduced the prevalence of malaria to less than 1% and that of Schistosomiasis to below 10%. Blue Nile Research &Training Institute(1993-2006) , established as model of partnership between academic institution (University OF Gezira) ,Federal Ministry of Health ,Gezira stat Ministry of Health and WHO (MOU). (2007-to data)the institute been upgraded to the Blue Nile National Institute For Communicable Diseases (BNNICD).

     #Mission

    To reduce the impact of communicable diseases by research and training of Health and other personnel.

    #Vision

    To be center of excellence, for training and research in the control of communicable diseases , for national, regional and international health professionals.