By Yang Ater Yang The Lakes State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with CUAMM and other partners, has launched a week-long fistula treatment campaign at Kiir Mayardit Women’s Hospital in Rumbek, targeting women affected by fistula across the state’s eight counties. The campaign is being conducted under the theme “Close[Read More…]
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WES Governor donates SSP 15 million to support health insurance for vulnerable people
By Louis Loku Western Equatoria State Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa has donated SSP 15 million to the Rural Health Solidarity Initiative (RHSI) to support a newly launched community health insurance program targeting vulnerable people across the state. The contribution was announced on Thursday during the official launch of the community[Read More…]
AGOSS hands over maternal, newborn health training simulators to Juba Teaching Hospital
By Sabri Dibaco The Association of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians of South Sudan (AGOSS) has handed over maternal and newborn health training simulators to Juba Teaching Hospital (JTH) in an effort to strengthen the practical skills of midwives, nurses, and reproductive health workers. The handover ceremony in Juba brought together officials[Read More…]
Aweil East Commissioner pledges to provide services to the local population
By Hou AKot Hou The newly appointed commissioner of Aweil East County in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State has revealed that he and his colleagues will collaborate with their County administrators to ensure that services are provided to the local population by being inquisitive so that services are delivered. Commissioner[Read More…]
FAO to open milk collection centre in Torit to boost livestock markets
By Ijoo Bosco Officials from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) have briefed Torit Caretaker Commissioner and Mayor Eddy William Ponsiano. The address focused on launching and handing over a newly completed milk centre in Torit Municipality, scheduled for 25 August. The FAO delegation, led by[Read More…]
Governor Adil inspects Lainya Hospital, calls for improved healthcare services
By Louis Loku The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has inspected Lainya Hospital to assess its condition and the challenges affecting healthcare delivery in the county. During the visit, Governor Adil called for the renovation and expansion of the hospital, improved medical services, and better working conditions[Read More…]
Apirin Community decries lack of health facility as women die from birth complications
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Apirin Village in Ayien Boma, Turalei Payam of Twic County, Warrap State, South Sudan, are appealing for urgent health services, citing a lack of medical facilities in the area that has contributed to rising maternal deaths. The community says the absence of a nearby[Read More…]
Aweil police launch a crackdown on drug dealers
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State have launched a crackdown on drug dealers involved in the sale of substances such as tramadol and shisha in Aweil’s main markets. The operation began on Tuesday morning and is expected to continue throughout the week. Speaking to the[Read More…]
Juba deputy mayor warns against illegal garbage dumping
By Sabri Dibaco The Deputy Mayor for Environment at Juba City Council has warned that individuals caught illegally dumping garbage in the city will face arrest, saying indiscriminate waste disposal undermines efforts to keep the capital clean and healthy. Speaking during a community clean-up campaign in Nyakuron Residential Area, the[Read More…]
Health workers hailed for serving patients despite months without salaries
By Sabri Dibaco Health workers at Rumbek State Hospital have been praised for their unwavering commitment to saving lives despite going for months without receiving salaries and incentives. In a press statement, the hospital recognised the dedication of Doctors, Nurses, Midwives, laboratory professionals, Pharmacists, Cleaners, and support staff who continue[Read More…]
Health should be a priority, government should allocate more funds
A nation’s greatest asset is not its natural resources but the health of its people. For South Sudan, improving healthcare should be among the government’s highest priorities if the country is to achieve sustainable development, economic growth, and lasting peace. While progress has been made in expanding health services, many[Read More…]
A child died of a stray dog bite in Aweil North County
By Hou Akot Hou A 5-year-old boy died on July 30th while at home in the Riang-Anei neighbourhood in Gok-machar, Aweil North County, as a result of a rabid dog bite, which occurred unnoticed by his parents. Sultan Deng Ngong, the chief of the returnee community in Riang-Anei where returnees[Read More…]
Lack of a functional ambulance in Duk County puts lives at risk, official
By Louis Loku Health authorities in Duk County of Jonglei State have made an urgent appeal for a functional ambulance. The official warned that the breakdown of the county’s only emergency vehicle is delaying life-saving referrals and placing critically ill patients in grave danger. Speaking on Sunday, Duk County Health[Read More…]
Kabu South residents demand roads and a health centre
By Sabri Dibaco Residents of the Kabu South residential area in Juba County have appealed to the government to urgently improve road infrastructure, establish a health facility, build schools, and increase access to clean water, saying the lack of basic services continues to cost lives. The appeal was made during[Read More…]
Unity State government takes over health services at Bentiu IDP camp
By Sabri Dibaco The Unity State Government has officially assumed responsibility for health service delivery at the Bentiu Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp following the handover of a health facility previously managed by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). The transition was marked by a visit by Unity State Minister[Read More…]
Government urged to boost domestic health financing
By Sabri Dibaco The National Minister of Health, Luke Thompson Thoan, has called on government leadership and development stakeholders to increase investment in South Sudan’s health sector, stressing that stronger domestic financing is critical to building a resilient healthcare system and reducing reliance on humanitarian and donor support. Speaking during[Read More…]
Health authorities in Yei dismiss Ebola rumours after tests confirm stomach ulcers
By James Innocent Health authorities in Yei River County have dismissed growing public fears of a suspected Ebola case after laboratory tests confirmed that a patient who had been reported to be vomiting blood was instead suffering from severe stomach ulcers. The concerns emerged earlier this week when residents witnessed[Read More…]
South Sudan marks World Blood Donor Day 2026
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan on Tuesday joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Blood Donor Day 2026, with senior government officials, health partners, students, and volunteers gathering to celebrate voluntary blood donation and renew commitments to strengthening the country’s blood transfusion services. Speaking during the celebrations in[Read More…]
Measles Kills 11 Children in Cueibet County
By Yang Ater Yang At least 11 children have died following a measles outbreak in Cueibet County of Lakes State, as health authorities confirm 145 cases recorded across four counties over the past three weeks. Health officials in Lakes State said the outbreak has affected Rumbek East, Cueibet, Yirol East,[Read More…]
Yei authorities set for Ebola preparedness initiatives
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has called for stronger coordination among health partners and government institutions as efforts to enhance Ebola preparedness continue across the county. Speaking during a meeting with a UNICEF delegation, Malimbo commended the organisation for supporting local authorities in[Read More…]