(WFP/JUBA) – Over seven million people in South Sudan, half the population, are currently facing critical food shortages, with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warning that a steep funding decline could soon leave millions without humanitarian support. So far this year, WFP has assisted over two million peopleContinue Reading
(KAMPALA) – South Sudan’s Minister of Health, Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, is participating in the Africa Triple Elimination Conference 2025, a high level continental gathering focused on eliminating HIV, Hepatitis B and Syphilis by the year 2030. The three day conference is taking place in Kampala, Uganda, from 21st toContinue Reading
(MOROBO) – Church leaders and the Commissioner of Morobo County have joined forces in a symbolic show of unity and resilience following last month’s attack that destroyed ambulances at Morobo County Hospital. The joint event held on Friday featured special prayers and the launch of a tree planting initiative withinContinue Reading
(YEI) – Snakebite incidents are on the rise in Tore Payam, Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, following the prolonged closure of the area’s only functional health facility. Local officials and residents have reported increasing cases, with at least three Ambororo pastoralists recently bitten by snakes. One of the victims,Continue Reading
(Likambu Isaac, JUBA) – I am deeply disappointed and heartbroken after reading a recent report by Eye Radio, in which the National Transitional Legislative Assembly urged the Ministry of Finance to prioritise medical allowances for Members of Parliament. It is painful to witness our leaders who are meant to representContinue Reading
(JUBA) – At least fifteen Members of Parliament in South Sudan have died within the past year due to a lack of timely medical treatment, according to the Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba. Speaking at the reopening of the Assembly on Wednesday, 16Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, met on Thursday with Hon. Yar Paul Kuol, Managing Director of the South Sudan Urban Water Corporation, to discuss ways of improving water access and management in urban centres across the state. The meeting took place atContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Health in South Sudan has received four refrigerated vehicles from GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance and UNICEF South Sudan, in a joint effort to improve vaccine delivery and strengthen the national cold chain system. The vehicles were officially handed over at the Ministry’s headquarters in JubaContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of Japan has donated US$3.2 million (about 14.72 billion South Sudanese Pounds) to support emergency food assistance and school feeding programmes across South Sudan, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP). The signing ceremony was held on Wednesday in Juba. Japan’s Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, OyamaContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has inaugurated a new Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) vaccine storage facility in Central Equatoria State, a development expected to improve vaccine delivery and strengthen the country’s health system in face of ongoing challenges. The newly built facility located in Juba was officially opened on TuesdayContinue Reading
