MSF Reinforces Services at Yei Civil Hospital After Clashes in Morobo County

(YEI/MOROBO COUNTY) – An armed confrontation broke out on 20th January in Panyume area of Morobo County in Central Equatoria State, leading to injuries among civilians. In the days that followed, wounded people arrived at Yei Civil Hospital, where medical staff provided urgent treatment.

Yei Civil Hospital serves as the main referral facility in the area and receives support from Médecins Sans Frontières. According to hospital staff, the number of injured patients increased after the fighting, placing additional pressure on services.

Lubang Alex Charles, Nursing Activity Manager with Médecins Sans Frontières, said the organisation was alerted soon after the confrontation. He said patients with conflict related injuries were received on 20th January and MSF responded by deploying additional support. Some staff members were reassigned to help manage the situation due to the scale of medical needs.

Médecins Sans Frontières said it continues to assist communities affected by violence to ensure access to lifesaving medical care when it is most needed. The organisation works with the Ministry of Health to provide secondary health care at Yei Civil Hospital, including comprehensive emergency maternal, obstetric and neonatal care.

Beyond hospital services, MSF operates a fixed primary health care clinic within Yei Payam. Services at the clinic include general consultations, routine vaccinations, antenatal care, family planning, care for survivors of sexual and gender based violence, and mental health consultations.

MSF also delivers community based care at six locations across Yei payams to improve access for people who cannot easily reach health facilities. In addition, the organisation supports the Ministry of Health in providing care for survivors of violence through a one stop centre in Yei.

Health partners say continued support for medical services in Yei remains vital as communities in Morobo County and surrounding areas face ongoing insecurity and health needs.