Hunger and Insecurity Force Over 700 Students to Drop Out in Tambura

(Tambura) – More than 700 schoolchildren in Tambura County, Western Equatoria State, have dropped out of school during the first term of the current academic year due to hunger, insecurity, and a lack of basic learning materials, according to local education officials. Mathew Kassiano, the County Education Director, confirmed thatContinue Reading

Calls to End Period Poverty as Menstrual Health Month Wraps Up in Juba

(Juba) – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in South Sudan has concluded a month long series of events aimed at raising awareness on menstrual health, with renewed calls to break taboos and ensure that women and girls manage menstruation with dignity. The campaign which began in early May andContinue Reading

Food Safety Research from South Sudan Wins Recognition

(Juba) – A young South Sudanese health researcher earned recognition at the 10th East African Health and Scientific Conference for her outstanding work on food safety, a major global health issue. The conference held under the theme “Addressing Health Priorities and Advancing the East African Region Health Agenda to MeetContinue Reading

New Boreholes Bring Clean Water to Communities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal

(Aweil) – Three new boreholes have been completed in Danyang, Kot Akec and War-Akiir by the ASK Foundation, delivering clean and safe water to communities that have long struggled with waterborne diseases, including cholera. The project marks major progress in efforts to improve public health and reduce the risk ofContinue Reading