By Lodu William Odiya The Ministries of Health of South Sudan and Uganda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cross-border collaboration on health security and improve the protection of communities in the two neighboring countries. The agreement is aimed at enhancing cooperation in disease surveillance, preparedness, and[Read More…]
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CES Health Minister reaffirms supports for health partners
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel The Central Equatoria State Minister of Health, Joyce Bakwa Agole, has reaffirmed the state ministry of health’s commitment to supporting health partners. These remarks followed a delegation from the Core Group Partners Project, led by Global Project Director Dr. Hibret Tuahunthe, who paid a courtesy visit[Read More…]
Ministry of Health in Aweil distributes Anti-Venom consignment across the state
By Hou AKot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal’s State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with international partners such as the World Health Organisation, has begun distributing antivenom vaccines to the five counties of the Northern Bahr El Ghazal state. According to the health education focal point in Aweil State Hospital,[Read More…]
UNDP eliminates 2 million dollars burden in medical stores rent by erecting one in Juba
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel The newly inaugurated Central Medical Store, erected by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), is set to eliminate recurrent skyrocketing costs of renting private warehouses. Mohamed Abchir, the country’s resident representative for UNDP, said expanding public storage facilities would[Read More…]
EES government dismisses claims of denied medical care to Ex-Mayor
By Ijoo Bosco The Eastern Equatoria State government has dismissed allegations that former Kapoeta town mayor, Elia Lokuda, was denied medical treatment while in prison custody. State Minister of Information and Communication, Elia John Ahaji, described the reports circulating on social media as false, misleading, and fabricated. The denial follows[Read More…]
UN officials assess Ebola preparedness and security situation in Yei
By James Innocent Humanitarian officials have met with the Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, as part of a one-day mission to assess the humanitarian, security, and Ebola preparedness situation in the county. The delegation, led by Rahamathan BalaKrishnan, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, UN Resident Coordinator[Read More…]
Police confiscate over 6000 cartons of tramadol, vows to strengthen crackdown
By Hou AKot Hou The Northern Bahr El Ghazal State’s police commissioner has vowed to tackle the issue of illegal drug dealers, especially tramadol and other drugs known as Longo. Addressing the media on Tuesday at Aweil police headquarters, Maj. Gen. Gabriel Guet Padiet said the crackdown has managed to[Read More…]
Three boreholes handed over to Hai Gabat community in Yambio
By Louis Loku The Western Equatoria State Government, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), and development partners have handed over three newly drilled boreholes to residents of Hai Gabat in Bazungua Payam, Yambio County. The water facilities were constructed by Vision South Sudan (VISS), led by its Director,[Read More…]
Ministry of health tables donation funds to improve health center in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou The Northern Bahr El Ghazal State’s Council of Ministers, chaired by Governor Charles Madut Akol, on Monday tabled a funding budget aimed at supporting efforts to improve health care services and human resource capacity building in the state. According to the governor’s Facebook page, the project[Read More…]
Mugwo community seeks support to complete health facility building
By James Innocent Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Antony has urged residents of Mugwo Payam in Yei River County to embrace peace and reject criminal activities. Governor Adil made the remarks after stopping in Mugwo Payam while returning from his tour of Morobo County. He was welcomed by hundreds[Read More…]
Community raises SSP 94.6 million for Gok-Machar County Hospital construction
By Ngor Deng Matem The Gok-Machar community has contributed SSP 94.6 million and US$3,970 during the first phase of a community-led fundraising campaign to support the development of Gok-Machar County Hospital. The Gok-Machar County Hospital Fund Mobilisation Committee displayed the contributions at the county headquarters as it launched a new[Read More…]
Aweil Civil Hospital records over 300 malaria cases this month
By Hou AKot Hou The administration of Aweil Civil Hospital in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state says cases of malaria infections have increased from June to August, and according to the latest records, they have found 340 patients suffering from malaria infections. Luka Lual Aleu Jok, the Aweil Civil Hospital’s[Read More…]
Torit County delivers emergency medical supplies to Haforere village
By Ijoo Bosco Torit County authorities have delivered assorted emergency medical supplies to Haforere Village in Hiyala Payam following concerns over a shortage of medicines affecting residents, particularly children and pregnant women. The drugs were delivered on Thursday by Torit County Caretaker Commissioner Eddy William Ponsiano, who said the emergency[Read More…]
Women’s voices take centre stage at Torit health workshop
By Ijoo Bosco A three-day workshop in Torit is focusing on strengthening women’s voices and improving communication on sexual and reproductive health across Eastern Equatoria State. The workshop, under the theme “TRUST: Women’s Voices, Midwifery Leadership for Resilient Health,” brings together government officials, health workers, media practitioners, and gender stakeholders.[Read More…]
Governor Lobong relieves health director general, appoints successor
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has relieved Dr. Concord Etin Emrrib of his position as director general of the State Ministry of Health. The decision was contained in a gubernatorial executive order issued on Monday evening and subsequently announced through the state broadcaster, Voice of[Read More…]
Aweil medical director urges parents to register births early
By Hou Akot Hou The Director of the Medical Commission in Aweil has urged parents to obtain birth notification certificates for their children immediately after birth, saying the documents are essential for securing national identity certificates and preventing disputes over children’s ages. Bol Abdalla Chak-Chak, Director of the Medical Commission,[Read More…]
Government, UNDP launch $1.7 million Aweil State laboratory and solar power system
By Sabri Dibaco The Government of South Sudan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have officially inaugurated a new Aweil State Reference Laboratory, a large-scale solar power system, and a specialised medical incinerator in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, marking a major investment in strengthening the country’s public health[Read More…]
South Sudan’s population is projected to reach 20 million by 2030
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan’s population is projected to grow from 13.2 million in 2021 to nearly 20 million by 2030, driven by high fertility rates and the continued influx of refugees and returnees from neighbouring Sudan, officials revealed during the World Population Day High-Level Dialogue held in Juba. The[Read More…]
Aweil East youth launch 15 days of patriotism for general cleaning
By Hou Akot Hou The youth executive body in Aweil East County in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Gazal State has launched what it dubbed “15 Days of Patriotism,” which began early this week in the main towns of Aweil East County such as Wanyjok Town. Speaking in an exclusive[Read More…]
Yei receives new MSF ambulance to strengthen emergency healthcare services
By James Innocent Yei River County has received a new ambulance donated by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), a contribution expected to significantly improve emergency medical response, patient referrals, and Ebola preparedness across the county. The ambulance was officially handed over during a ceremony attended by county authorities, health officials, community[Read More…]