Wonduruba Calls for Ambulance, Road Access to Juba

(JUBA) – Hon. Towongo Stephen, Coordinator of Wonduruba Administrative Payam in Central Equatoria State, met with the state’s Governor, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, on Thursday and presented a briefing on both the security situation and key development concerns in the area.

During the meeting, Hon. Stephen acknowledged a notable improvement in the general security of Wonduruba, although he cited continuing issues such as the encroachment of armed cattle herders. He noted that while peace has largely returned, development remains limited, especially in the critical sectors of health and education.

A major concern raised by the Coordinator was the absence of an ambulance in Wonduruba. This lack of emergency response capability has, according to Hon. Stephen, led to preventable deaths during medical emergencies. He urged government institutions and humanitarian organisations to intervene urgently and provide essential medical support.

The coordinator also expressed the community’s dissatisfaction with limited access to education, calling for more investment in schools and learning facilities. He said Wonduruba’s youth and women are in particular need of empowerment, especially through training programmes and small business support initiatives.

Governor Mujung welcomed the improved security report and praised the local leadership for fostering peace. He encouraged the people of Wonduruba to maintain their peaceful efforts and to increase participation in agricultural activities as a way of ensuring food security.

The Governor emphasised the need for community led solutions to reintegrate individuals who had previously taken up arms and urged them to join the national peace process.

He also promised to work with development partners and relevant institutions to address Wonduruba’s development needs. He assured the Coordinator that the state government remains committed to improving health, education and infrastructure in remote areas.

Addressing the media after the meeting, Hon. Stephen reiterated the importance of a more direct road connecting Juba to Wonduruba. He said the proposed shorter route would open up the Payam to markets and services in the capital, thereby improving trade, healthcare access and local development.

“Citizens are now going about their normal activities. However, the lack of an ambulance remains a serious challenge. Lives are sometimes lost while seeking better medical attention. I appeal to NGOs to support Wonduruba, especially in strengthening the health and education sectors,” said Hon. Stephen.