(JUBA/YAMBIO) – The Governor of Western Equatoria State, Barrister James Al Taib Berapai, has visited Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony in Juba. The visit was aimed at improving cooperation between the two neighbouring states. Governor Al Taib congratulated Governor Adil for earning the continued trust of President SalvaContinue Reading
(YAMBIO COUNTY) – 18 Boma Health Workers in Nangdimo Boma, Yambio County, are serving as a vital link between families and healthcare facilities, providing essential services to nearly 6,000 residents, mainly women and children in Western Equatoria State. For many families, the nearest clinic is more than five kilometres awayContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of Western Equatoria State, James Al-Taib Berapai, has paid a courtesy visit to Central Equatoria State Governor, Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, in Juba to discuss cooperation between the neighbouring states. The meeting took place on Tuesday at the Central Equatoria State Secretariat, where the two leadersContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on newly appointed leaders of Western Equatoria State to take decisive steps to restore peace, stability and social harmony in the state, which has been hit by recurring violence and insecurity. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at State House in JubaContinue Reading
(YAMBIO, WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE) – Sitting down to talk, forgive and reconcile is one of the most effective ways to build lasting peace, according to Archbishop Samuel Enosa Peni, Chairperson of the Inter Church Committee in Western Equatoria. The Archbishop was among 45 faith leaders and chiefs from Ezo, TamburaContinue Reading
(YAMBIO COUNTY) – A senior government official in Western Equatoria State has been shot dead in a targeted attack at his residence in Yambio, authorities confirmed on Sunday. Peter Michael Mbia, the Director General in the State Ministry of General Education and Instruction, was killed on Saturday evening when threeContinue Reading
(TAMBURA COUNTY) – The main hospital in Tambura County, Western Equatoria State, is facing a serious health emergency after its laboratory ran out of essential diagnostic supplies and equipment, leaving the facility unable to provide proper medical testing for patients. At present, the hospital is only able to carry outContinue Reading
(YAMBIO COUNTY) – Health officials in Western Equatoria State have reported a significant increase in hepatitis B infections, with 177 people testing positive during an ongoing mass screening campaign in Yambio. The health initiative is being spearheaded by the Azande Kingdom’s Health Department in partnership with the Western Equatoria StateContinue Reading
(TAMBURA COUNTY) – Two new bridges funded by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have been completed in Western Equatoria State, bringing renewed hope to the people of Tambura County and improving access for UN peacekeepers deployed in the region. The bridges, built over the Yubu and NaitaContinue Reading
(NZARA COUNTY) – A new pediatric health facility for child healthcare has officially opened at St. Theresa Mission Hospital in Nzara County, Western Equatoria State. The Graham Pediatric Centre was inaugurated on Friday through a partnership between the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio (CDTY), the Sudan Relief Fund USA and theContinue Reading
