{"id":46870,"date":"2026-08-13T13:19:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T11:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=46870"},"modified":"2026-08-13T16:16:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T14:16:28","slug":"womens-voices-take-centre-stage-at-torit-health-workshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/13\/womens-voices-take-centre-stage-at-torit-health-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s voices take centre stage at Torit health workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Ijoo Bosco<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n

A three-day workshop in Torit is focusing on strengthening women\u2019s voices and improving communication on sexual and reproductive health across Eastern Equatoria State.<\/p>\n

The workshop, under the theme \u201cTRUST: Women\u2019s Voices, Midwifery Leadership for Resilient Health,” brings together government officials, health workers, media practitioners, and gender stakeholders.<\/p>\n

Organised by the Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) in partnership with the Canadian Association of Midwives, Farm Radio International, and Canada, the meeting is developing a culturally appropriate radio program on women\u2019s health, gender equality, and reproductive health rights.<\/p>\n

The Eastern Equatoria State Minister of Information and Communication urged the media to help break cultural taboos surrounding sensitive health issues.<\/p>\n

The minister said lack of open discussion and accurate information can contribute to preventable deaths, high healthcare costs, and other social challenges.<\/p>\n

He called for increased public education, particularly among young people, and encouraged communities to seek professional medical advice rather than relying on misinformation.<\/p>\n

State Director General for Health, Dr. Amin Gordiano, also urged journalists to report sexual and reproductive health issues accurately and in language that communities can understand.<\/p>\n

He stressed the importance of greater women\u2019s participation in health communication and called for protection of health workers and respect for their rights.<\/p>\n

AMDISS Advocacy and Communication Manager Juma Peter Maya said the workshop was designed to allow communities and media practitioners to shape radio program content.<\/p>\n

Participants are expected to identify myths, misconceptions, and cultural barriers affecting access to reproductive health services while developing appropriate terminology in English, Juba Arabic, and local languages.<\/p>\n

Organizers say the initiative could produce at least 15 radio program aimed at addressing health misinformation, reducing stigma, and increasing community awareness of sexual and reproductive health rights.<\/p>\n

The workshop is expected to conclude with program ideas and materials that will continue educating communities across Eastern Equatoria through radio.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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