By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto The Obongi District Ebola Task Force and District Security Committee on Sunday impounded a Fuso lorry carrying more than 200 children and 18 adults who were being transported from Koboko District to Adjumani District amid heightened Ebola surveillance measures. The operation was conducted at the Obongi[Read More…]
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CES Minister of health Joyce Bakwa briefs nurses ahead of deployment
By Sabri Dibaco The Central Equatoria State Ministry of Health briefed a group of registered nurses ahead of their appointment and deployment to various state hospitals in Juba. The briefing, held at the State Ministry of Health, was led by State Minister of Health Joyce Bakwa Agole and the Ministry’s[Read More…]
MSF closes Lankien Hospital after bombardment and destruction
By Sabri Dibaco The international medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has announced the permanent closure of its hospital in Lankien, Jonglei State. This followed a devastating aerial bombardment and subsequent looting that left the facility destroyed. According to an official statement by MSF, the hospital, which is one[Read More…]
Aweil Municipal Council officials join cleaners in “keep Aweil clean” campaign
By Hou Akot Hou Officials from the Aweil Municipal Council in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State on Friday joined community cleaners in a general cleaning exercise as part of the “Keep Aweil Clean” campaign in Aweil Town. The initiative aims to improve sanitation and reduce crime in the town, particularly[Read More…]
Over 18,000 Children vaccinated against measles in Abyei
Sabri Dibaco More than 18,000 children have been vaccinated against measles in a major public health campaign aimed at preventing outbreaks in hard-to-reach communities in the Abyei administrative area. According to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) health officials, a total of 18,552 children were immunised during the campaign conducted between 27[Read More…]
V.P Hussein, UK envoy pledge cooperation to strengthen health and education sectors
By Sabri Dibaco The Vice President and Chairperson of the Services Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, and the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, have pledged cooperation to strengthen the health and education sectors. This step was reached during a meeting that discussed ways to improve service delivery, with[Read More…]
Health Minister promises transparent, collaborative approach to challenges
By Gaaniko Jackson The National Minister of Health Luke Thompson Thoan has Promised to ensure transparent, collaborative approach to improve service delivery. Thompson Thoan made the remark during his reception at health Ministry. The event brought together the former Minister of Health, Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, the Minister of Gender,[Read More…]
Yambio State Hospital Installs New Diagnostic Machines
By Sabri Dibaco The medical director of Yambio State Hospital, Samuel Okondjo, has confirmed the installation of a kidney testing machine and a CBC machine capable of analysing liver function, blood counts, and lipid profiles. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Samuel said the installation marks a major milestone[Read More…]
OPINION: Traditional and Modern Medicine: A Unified Path Toward Health for All South Sudanese
By: Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, Minister of Health – Republic of South Sudan The past and the present have always been intertwined, and nowhere is this more evident than in the evolution of our nation’s healthcare. For centuries, the people of South Sudan have relied on traditional healing—using herbs for[Read More…]
Health Minister Calls for Government-Led Strategy to Tackle Health Challenges
By Chol D. Johnson Sarah Cleto Rial, National Minister of Health, has called for an urgent and comprehensive government-led strategy to address critical health challenges facing South Sudan. In a statement issued Thursday by the Ministry’s press unit, Cleto stressed the need for stronger government leadership to confront persistent problems[Read More…]
Health Ministry, Partners assess HSTTP warehouse in Juba County
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Ministry of health and the partners team has officially assessed the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) in Gumbo boma, Rajaf Payam in Juba County of Central Equatoria state. In a statement issued Monday by the ministry of health Press Unit yesterday, the ministry and the[Read More…]
Drugs shortage hit Lainya County health facilities
By Sarah Kiko Health authorities and medical workers in Lainya County of Central Equatoria State have raised alarm over a severe shortage of essential medicines and basic medical supplies. They warned that the crisis is pushing vulnerable communities, especially pregnant women and children, into life-threatening situations. Speaking in an interview,[Read More…]
Empty Bowls, Fearful Hearts: Inside the “Extremely Critical” Malnutrition Crisis Gripping Duk County
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The cooking fires in Duk County have gone cold, replaced by the acrid smell of smoke from burning homesteads and the hollow silence of a land where the only thing growing is hunger. For the mothers huddling in the thickets of Jonglei State, the sound of[Read More…]
Authorities Move to Regulate Sale of “Man Power” Drug in Yei
By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County have announced plans to regulate the sale of a drug locally known as “man power,” following growing concerns over its alleged misuse among young people. The Medical Director of Yei Civil Hospital, Dr. Simon Sebit, has cautioned private clinics and pharmacies against[Read More…]
Top Academic Calls for Emergency Overhaul of Juba Teaching Hospital
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a stinging critique of South Sudan’s healthcare system, one of the country’s leading academic voices has warned that the nation’s premier referral hospital is failing, calling for an immediate management takeover to stop the decay. Speaking during the World Cancer Day celebrations, the Vice Chancellor[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Health System Gains Lifeline Through WHO, Partner Coordination Efforts
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s fragile health system has received a critical lifeline as the World Health Organization (WHO), working with the Ministry of Health and supported by the South Sudan Humanitarian Fund (SSHF) and the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), delivered emergency medical supplies and expanded disease surveillance[Read More…]
Save the Children Halts Work in Part of Jonglei, Citing Thefts of Vehicles
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A desperate search for safety has forced one of the world’s largest aid agencies to pull out of a critical South Sudanese hub, leaving thousands of children without a lifeline after their delivery vehicles were seized at gunpoint. Save the Children South Sudan confirmed it has[Read More…]
Child Immunisation Improves; Access Gaps Persist: WHO
By Alan Clement South Sudan reduced zero-dose children from 28% to 5% in 2025, but millions still lack routine health services, the World Health Organization (WHO) noted in its annual report. However, the World Health Organization warned that fragile health access, insecurity and climate shocks continue to leave millions without[Read More…]
Go Home and Die Peacefully’: South Sudan’s Heartbreaking Battle against a 100% Preventable cancer Tragedy
By Kei Emmanuel Duku For many in South Sudan, a cancer diagnosis is not just a medical crisis; it is a whispered death sentence. In a nation where the healthcare system is still finding its footing, the silence surrounding the “silent killer” has become as lethal as the disease itself.[Read More…]
Government to Withdraw Support from 101 Health Facilities
By Chol D. Johnson The government will withdraw support from 101 health facilities assessed as having low functionality, as part of adjustments to keep the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) viable. Speaking on Tuesday during a press briefing, Minister of Health Sarah Cleto Rial announced that support will be withdrawn[Read More…]