(LAINYA COUNTY) – Health officials in Lainya County say malaria has become the most common illness among residents, with weekly reports showing a steady rise in infections.
County health director Julius Luate said poor sanitation, heavy rainfall and a shortage of mosquito nets were the main causes of the increase. He added that many residents were not fully informed about public health practices, which has made prevention more difficult.
Although he did not provide full statistics, he confirmed that health workers record malaria cases every week and that it now ranks as the top concern for medical teams in the county.
The shortage of malaria drugs has added to the problem, pushing many patients to travel to Yei or Juba to seek treatment in the past few months.
Luate said a small supply of anti malaria drugs was delivered two weeks ago by a health organisation known as SSUHA, but the stock was not enough to meet current needs.
The situation worsened after the withdrawal of the Health Pool Fund last year. According to Luate, all twelve health facilities in the county have since struggled to operate without regular medical supplies. The shortage affects services across all five Payams.
He appealed to the state and national government, as well as health partners, to step in and provide drugs and logistical support to manage the crisis.
| Health Issue | Reported Status | Main Causes | Current Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaria Infections | Increasing weekly | Poor sanitation, heavy rain, no mosquito nets, limited awareness | Limited drug supply from SSUHA |
| Medicine Availability | Very low | End of Health Pool Fund support | Appeals for new support ongoing |
| Patient Movement | High | Residents travelling to Yei and Juba for treatment | No clear transport support |
Residents say they hope for a quick intervention before the situation worsens further.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Lainya County, Central Equatoria, South Sudan |
| Main Health Concern | Malaria identified as leading illness |
| Reported Trend | Weekly cases increasing steadily |
| Stated Causes | Poor sanitation, heavy rainfall, limited mosquito nets, lack of public health awareness |
| Drug Availability | Very limited; patients travelling to Yei and Juba for treatment |
| Recent Support | Small supply of anti malaria drugs delivered by SSUHA |
| Major Setback | Withdrawal of Health Pool Fund support last year |
| Affected Facilities | All 12 health centres across five Payams |
| Official Appeal | County health director calling for government and partner intervention |
| Urgent Needs | Drugs, mosquito nets, logistics support and health education |
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