By Sabri Dibaco The Vice President and Chairperson of the Service Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, met with the British Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, to discuss key priorities in service delivery and preparations for the country’s general elections scheduled for December 2026. In a press release that was issued[Read More…]
Health
Yei county, health partners strengthen Ebola preparedness efforts
By James Innocent Health authorities and health partners in Yei River County have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Ebola preparedness and response measures following a coordination meeting with county officials. The one-day briefing brought together health partners, county health officials, and the Commissioner of Yei River County to discuss key[Read More…]
Ministry of health and partner to strengthen health sector collaboration
By Sabri Dibaco The National Minister of Health, Luke Thompson Thoan, has reaffirmed South Sudan’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the United Nations in improving healthcare services and disease preparedness across the country. Speaking during a meeting with the United Nations Deputy Special Representative, as seen, the minister emphasised the[Read More…]
Caterpillar outbreak sparks concerns over crops destruction in NBGs
By Hou Akot Hou An outbreak of large caterpillars across most parts of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has raised alarm among residents and local authorities, with fears that the infestation could threaten both public health and agricultural production. The state’s Minister of Agriculture, Garang Chan Atak, told this publication[Read More…]
Free cleft lip surgeries to benefit patients in Wau next week
By Hou Akot Hou Health authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have urged people living with a cleft lip to register for free corrective surgery that will be conducted next week at St. Mary Help Hospital in Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal State. Luka Lual Aleu Jok, the Health[Read More…]
Drug consignment arrives as Yei
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Hon. Samuel Henry Malimbo, accompanied by County Executive Director John Hillary Konga, on Tuesday visited Yei Civil Hospital to assess healthcare services and discuss challenges affecting the sector. During the visit, health workers informed county leaders that many medical personnel have[Read More…]
EU steps up Ebola response with millions in aid for Africa
By Lodu William Odiya The European Union has announced a major package of financial and humanitarian support to help Africa combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak that has claimed hundreds of lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and continues to threaten neighboring countries. In a statement seen by[Read More…]
Hunger crisis deepens in Jonglei as children survive on leaves and water lilies
By Lodu William Odiya Thousands of families in South Sudan’s Jonglei State are facing worsening hunger, with many children surviving on leaves, water lilies, and seeds meant for planting as conflict and displacement push parts of the country closer to famine, according to Save the Children. The humanitarian organisation warned[Read More…]
Adut donates 10 vehicles to boost South Sudan’s Ebola preparedness
By Louis Loku Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs, Adut Kiir, has donated ten vehicles to strengthen South Sudan’s preparedness and response capacity against a potential Ebola outbreak. The donation was announced on Tuesday during her visit to the National Public Health Institute (NPHI), where she was accompanied by the[Read More…]
Lakes State nurses and midwives call for better working conditions
By Yang Ater Yang The South Sudan Nurses and Midwives Association (SSNAMA) in Lakes State on Saturday commemorated the International Day of Nurses and Midwives with a seminar focused on strengthening healthcare services and improving the welfare of health workers. The event was held under the theme “Our Nurses. Our[Read More…]
Yei health authorities heighten Ebola surveillance amid DR Congo outbreak
By James Innocent Health authorities in Yei River County have urged residents to remain vigilant following reports of an Ebola outbreak in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). County health officials say the outbreak in eastern Congo has raised concerns because of the close border connections between the DRC and[Read More…]
Protecting South Sudan by pausing the handshake
By Kiden Stela Mandela Dear South Sudanese and the people in this great nation, In our beautiful culture, a greeting is never just a word. It is a connection. To shake hands, to grasp another’s hand firmly, is a compulsory mark of respect, warmth, and brotherhood. It is how we[Read More…]
VP Abdelbagi calls for vigilance amid Ebola threat
By Lodu William Odiya Vice president and chairperson for the service cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, has called on citizens to remain calm and observe preventive precautions following the reported Ebola outbreak in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Addressing the press, Abdelbagi said that the disease is highly[Read More…]
Warrap State launches mass mosquito net distribution campaign
By Hou Akot Hou The National Ministry of Health, in partnership with international organisations including the World Health Organisation and Gavi, has launched a large-scale mosquito net distribution campaign across parts of Warrap State to help prevent malaria. The campaign officially began this week in two counties —Twic County and[Read More…]
South Sudanese refugees in Arua warned against travel near DRC border amid Ebola fears
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese refugees living in Arua District have been urged to avoid unnecessary movement near the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border following renewed fears of Ebola outbreaks in parts of eastern DRC. Refugee leaders and health workers in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement say the warning is[Read More…]
Health officials inspect cholera treatment centres across Bentiu, Rubkona
By Sabri Dibaco The Unity State Ministry of Health, in partnership with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has conducted an official assessment visit to cholera treatment centres in Bentiu and Rubkona County to evaluate preparedness and response efforts against the ongoing cholera threat. The inspection was led by Unity State Minister[Read More…]
Chinese medical team marks 13 years of service at Juba Teaching Hospital
By Sabri Dibaco Juba Teaching Hospital has become a symbol of growing medical cooperation between China and South Sudan as the 13th batch of the Chinese medical team continues its mission to improve healthcare services in the country. In an exclusive interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily English Newspaper at[Read More…]
Father Appeals for Help After Wife Survives High-Risk Triplet Birth
By Jackson Gaaniko A family in Yambio has made an urgent appeal for humanitarian assistance after a mother survived a life-threatening delivery of triplets. While the birth is being celebrated as a miracle, the arrival of three new mouths has left the household overwhelmed as they now struggle to provide[Read More…]
Calls mount on government to invest in midwifery education
By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudan Nurses and Midwives Association (SSNAMA) has called on the government to increase investment in midwifery education and the broader maternal healthcare workforce. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, SSNAMA President Repent Khamis George urged the government to prioritise investment in the recruitment,[Read More…]
WES secures land for high-tech lab to strengthen Ebola and Mpox responses
By: Jackson Gaaniko Western Equatoria State (WES) has taken a major step toward improving its capacity to detect and respond to infectious diseases after Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa officially handed over land for the construction of a modern high-tech reference laboratory in Yambio. The facility, which will be built at[Read More…]