By Alan Clement Lakes State has launched mass drug administration campaign aimed at eliminating three debilitating parasitic diseases; onchocerciasis (river blindness), lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis), and bilharzia. The initiative targeting over a million residents across six counties is one of the largest public health interventions in the region, signaling a[Read More…]
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Health Ministry receives SSP 1 billion for cholera response
By Bosco Bush Ministry of Health received a cheque worth one billion South Sudanese Pounds from the Ministry of Finance and Planning to combat the cholera outbreak in South Sudan. South Sudan declared a cholera outbreak in October 2024. As of 7 January 2025, more than 17,581 cases have been[Read More…]
Former Governor of Jonglei State dies at 70
By Deng Ghai Deng Condolences are pouring in from across the country for the sudden passing of former governor of the defunct Jonglei state, Maker Thiong Maal. Maker passed away on Wednesday morning at Juba’s Gudele Hospital, where he was admitted for blood pressure, as confirmed by family members[Read More…]
Over 600 suffer cervical cancer
By Kei Emmanuel Duku An alarming number of South Sudanese women and girls are affected by cervical cancer, according to Dr. Idyoro Ojukwu, an Obstetrician/Gynecological Oncologist at Juba University. Dr. Ojukwu estimates that approximately 700 South Sudanese individuals are currently battling cancer, with cervical cancer accounting for 10% of these[Read More…]
HIV prevalence high among sex workers
By Kei Emmanuel Duku HIV/ADIS prevalence rates high among commercial female sex workers in Yambio in Western Equatoria State and Wau, in Western Bahr el Ghazal, National Ministry of Health reveals in a latest report released on Monday. HIV/AIDS Prevention Officer at Ministry of Health, Deng Dominic reveal during[Read More…]
Open letter to National minister of Health
By Noah Issa Philip Dear Minister of Health, Subject: Request for Improved Health Services and Support for Murle Community. I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring attention to a pressing issue that requires urgent intervention in order to alleviate the suffering of the Murle[Read More…]
South Sudan launches food safety body
By Emelda Siama John Lopula South Sudan government has established food safety body to monitor the quality of all imported and locally produced food in the country. Food Safety Association South Sudan (FASS) was launched on Thursday 11th May 2023, in Juba, under the theme, “safe food today for healthy[Read More…]
Mingkaman’s only reproductive health clinic risks closure
By Yang Ater Yang Mingkaman Reproductive Health Clinic in Awerial County, Lakes State faces crisis after UNPA, International Medical Organization and Inter Church Agency, stopped support due to lack of funding. Management of the clinic said funding shortfall has resulted into downsizing of health workers and support staff, in the[Read More…]