Ghana Police Donate Food and Medical Supplies in Jonglei

(BIEH COUNTY, JONGLEI STATE) – The Ghana Formed Police Unit One (GHFPU 1), Rotation Nine, has delivered medical supplies and food to Bieh Community Hospital in South Sudan.

The initiative aimed to provide immediate relief and strengthen cooperation between peacekeepers and the local community during the Christmas season.

The outreach was conducted under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and was led by the Deputy Field Office Police Coordinator and Acting Field Office Police Coordinator, Madam Anke Lute, accompanied by Madam Doaa Elnagar of the FPU Coordination Office in Bentiu.

Chief Superintendent Rosina Adwoa Donkor Gariba, the Deputy Commanding Officer of the Ghanaian contingent, led the team, supported by six senior officers and 17 other ranks, including 14 inspectors. The team included six female and 17 male officers, who deployed six UNMISS vehicles for the operation.

Upon arrival, the team paid courtesy visits to Bieh Police Commander, Lt. Col. Abraham Dhiesl, and the community leader, Mr. Gabriel Majang Deng, to formally notify them of the exercise. Chief Superintendent Gariba conveyed Christmas greetings on behalf of Contingent Commander Chief Superintendent Bismark Achaab, emphasising the broader purpose of the outreach.

“This exercise reflects our commitment to civil-military cooperation and to standing with communities, especially during moments of need,” Gariba said.

Madam Lute highlighted UNMISS’s mandate to support communities within its area of responsibility. She added: “Health and security go hand in hand. We encourage residents to take personal health seriously and to maintain close cooperation with the police for collective safety.”

Superintendent Dr. Agyekum Kwabena Ampofo, Head of the Medical Team, underlined the importance of solidarity during the festive season. “Christmas is a time of sharing. We hope these supplies will ease the burden on the hospital and be used effectively to serve patients,” he said, adding that the GHFPU Level One Hospital remained available for technical medical support.

The outreach also included a short choreography performance by the Ghanaian officers, which drew applause from community members. This was followed by the formal handover of medical supplies and food items to the hospital management and local leaders.

Mr. Bakuony Tap Long, Head of Bieh Community Hospital, welcomed the donation, describing it as timely. “These supplies have come when we are facing serious shortages,” he said, appealing for further assistance to expand the facility and meet growing demand.

UNMISS officials described the programme as a successful example of civil–military engagement. The initiative is expected to improve healthcare delivery and foster stronger relations between peacekeepers and the host community.