By Lodu William Odiya The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a renewed collective commitment to Improve emergency preparedness on cholera outbreak in the country. In Op-Ed issued by Dr. Humphrey Karamagi, WHO Representative for South Sudan has been combating its largest and longest cholera outbreak since independence in 2011.[Read More…]
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Bor Hospital faces critical supply shortages amid promised reforms
By Alan Clement Bor State Hospital is grappling with a severe shortage of essential medical supplies, especially in its laboratory and pharmacy, raising serious doubts about the pace and effectiveness of promised health sector reforms. According to a statement from the state’s press unit, the crisis was brought to the[Read More…]
NBG’s Medics plea for donations as the blood bank runs dry
By Hou Akot Hou Medics at Aweil Civil Hospital in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State called for blood donations, citing shortages at the hospital. The officials expressed that as the blood bank ran dry, most patients in need of blood have been left vulnerable with little or no assistance. The[Read More…]
INVEST: In manufacturing medicines
By Alan Clement Senior Health officials have called for investment in local pharmaceutical manufacturing to reduce South Sudan’s dependence on imported medicines and the urgent need to prepare for future health emergencies. Speaking during World Pharmacy Day celebrations in Juba on Friday September 25, 2025, Dr. Atem Nathan, representing the[Read More…]
Pharmacists demand equal treatment, call for reform in health sector
By Alan Clement South Sudanese pharmacists have called for equal treatment, fair pay, and greater recognition of their role in the health sector, warning that continued marginalization undermines healthcare delivery. During an event marking the World Pharmacists’ Day, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel under the global theme “Think Health,[Read More…]
South Sudan Faces Critical Shortage of Anti-malarial Drugs, Warns MSF
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A critical shortage of anti-malarial and other essential drugs is putting thousands of lives at risk across South Sudan as the country enters its peak malaria season. The international medical organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has issued an urgent plea for action, revealing that nationwide stockouts[Read More…]
Morobo launches emergency measles vaccination drive
By Alan Clement Health authorities in Morobo County have launched a week-long measles vaccination campaign following confirmed cases of the disease in the area. According to the county’s press unit, the campaign, which began on Monday September 15, 2025, at the county health department premises, targets children aged six months[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to Fund health sector
By Lodu William Odiya A member of Country Coordination Mechanism (CCM) has called on the government to put more efforts and fund the health sector in the country. Speaking during an engagement between media, CCM women and civil society organization, Ms. Veronica Lucy, CCM member representing the media constituency said[Read More…]
8-year-old girl sustains bullet, parent seeks for help
By Chol D. Johnson The parent of an 8-year-old girl sustaining a bullet in Gumbo Sherikat is seeking for help from well-wishers, the government and NGOs to extends hands in order to operate the bullet for successful treatment. The young girl named Regina was shoot in Gumbo Sherikat at[Read More…]
South Sudan’s female advocates share positive impact of psychosocial support
By Lodu William Odiya Over 50 participants, including females advocates and male allies, gathered in Juba from August 19 to 21, 2025, to share their experiences of healing following psychosocial support and trauma healing training conducted in May 2025. This gathering, inspired by a series of psychosocial support and[Read More…]
Millions of children at risk following aid cuts-Save the Children
A deadly mix of conflict, climate change and poverty have pushed 2.3 million children aged under 5 in South Sudan into life threatening acute malnutrition. In a press statement released by the save the children yesterday, the rates soared just months after foreign governments announced the slashing of funds to the[Read More…]
South Sudan, Egypt strengthen Partnership in Health sector
By Michael Maker In a notable development in regional health cooperation, the capital, Juba, witnessed the signing of two separate memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in August 2025 between the Egyptian Alameda Healthcare Group and the Ministries of Interior and Health of the Republic of South Sudan. The agreements aim to[Read More…]
Over 500,000 Kids to Receive Measles Vaccine’s Second Dose
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The National Ministry of Health, in partnership with UNICEF and other health organizations, aims to vaccinate 567,065 children with a second dose of the measles vaccine (MCV) across 80 counties. The campaign seeks to boost immunity and close critical immunization gaps. Once fully implemented, the Expanded[Read More…]
Renk under Cholera outbreak
By Philip Buda Ladu The National Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of cholera in Renk County, Upper Nile State. Yolanda Awel Deng, the National Minister of Health declared the outbreak on Monday, October 28, 2024, following the confirmation of six cases through laboratory testing. “Since 11th October[Read More…]
World Polio Day: Call on gov’t to fund health care
By Philip Buda Ladu On World Polio Day, the United States Embassy in South Sudan urged the Transitional Government of National Unity to allocate more public resources towards addressing urgent healthcare needs, including eradication of polio. In a press release extended to this outlet, the embassy highlighted the ongoing[Read More…]
South Sudan launches Malaria Youth Champions Chapter
By Yiep Joseph The Ministry of Health has officially launched Malaria Youth Champions Country Chapter, aimed at raising awareness and reducing malaria incidences across the country. The initiative, in collaboration with various partners, marks a major step as South Sudan joins other nations in the fight against malaria. Speaking[Read More…]
No MPox cases in South Sudan
By Kidega Livingstone The Ministry of Health has stated that there are no confirmed cases of Monkeypox in South Sudan. Despite recording some suspected cases, testing results have shown no positive diagnoses. Minister of Health Yolanda Awel Deng told the media yesterday that samples were collected from 25 individuals[Read More…]
Stanbic Bank supports South Sudan Red Cross in another successful Blood Donation campaign
By James Luala As an advocate for philanthropy and charitable endeavours, I believe that our existence transcends beyond our individual needs. At Stanbic Bank, we view our role not only as bankers but as stewards of the community’s well-being. As such, we remain dedicated to uplifting the communities in[Read More…]
Taking gender-based violence prevention, response services closer to the most vulnerable
South Sudan has high prevalence cases of gender-based violence according to findings of a nationwide prevalence survey. The alarming level of GBV is due to several causes such as prolonged and escalating conflicts coupled with negative social/cultural norms. Exposure of young people especially girls to GBV, comes with negative consequences[Read More…]
Health Ministry declares Yellow Fever outbreak
Ministry of Health has declared a Yellow Fever outbreak in Gangura Payam, Yambio, Western Equatoria State, following the identification of a case. According to the health ministry, on December 21, 2023, an 18-year-old male from Kangura village experienced symptoms including general body weakness, headache, epigastric discomfort, fever, blood vomiting, and[Read More…]