By Philip Buda Ladu The National Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of cholera in Renk County, Upper Nile State. Yolanda Awel Deng, the National Minister of Health declared the outbreak on Monday, October 28, 2024, following the confirmation of six cases through laboratory testing. “Since 11th October[Read More…]
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World Polio Day: Call on gov’t to fund health care
By Philip Buda Ladu On World Polio Day, the United States Embassy in South Sudan urged the Transitional Government of National Unity to allocate more public resources towards addressing urgent healthcare needs, including eradication of polio. In a press release extended to this outlet, the embassy highlighted the ongoing[Read More…]
South Sudan launches Malaria Youth Champions Chapter
By Yiep Joseph The Ministry of Health has officially launched Malaria Youth Champions Country Chapter, aimed at raising awareness and reducing malaria incidences across the country. The initiative, in collaboration with various partners, marks a major step as South Sudan joins other nations in the fight against malaria. Speaking[Read More…]
No MPox cases in South Sudan
By Kidega Livingstone The Ministry of Health has stated that there are no confirmed cases of Monkeypox in South Sudan. Despite recording some suspected cases, testing results have shown no positive diagnoses. Minister of Health Yolanda Awel Deng told the media yesterday that samples were collected from 25 individuals[Read More…]
Stanbic Bank supports South Sudan Red Cross in another successful Blood Donation campaign
By James Luala As an advocate for philanthropy and charitable endeavours, I believe that our existence transcends beyond our individual needs. At Stanbic Bank, we view our role not only as bankers but as stewards of the community’s well-being. As such, we remain dedicated to uplifting the communities in[Read More…]
Taking gender-based violence prevention, response services closer to the most vulnerable
South Sudan has high prevalence cases of gender-based violence according to findings of a nationwide prevalence survey. The alarming level of GBV is due to several causes such as prolonged and escalating conflicts coupled with negative social/cultural norms. Exposure of young people especially girls to GBV, comes with negative consequences[Read More…]
Health Ministry declares Yellow Fever outbreak
Ministry of Health has declared a Yellow Fever outbreak in Gangura Payam, Yambio, Western Equatoria State, following the identification of a case. According to the health ministry, on December 21, 2023, an 18-year-old male from Kangura village experienced symptoms including general body weakness, headache, epigastric discomfort, fever, blood vomiting, and[Read More…]
WHO responds to suspected Hemorrhagic Fever outbreak
By Charles K Mark Authorities in Longochuk County, Upper Nile State reported a series of fatalities as a result of a deadly viral disease. World Health Organization (WHO) linked the fatalities to a suspected viral hemorrhagic fever outbreak in a secluded village of Dajo and Pacime. “Patients displayed concerning[Read More…]
Central Equatoria state governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony is credited for appointing the first female mayor, H. W Flora Gabriel Modi, to lead Juba City Council. Unfortunately, the city mayor’s office witnessed lots of squabbles and intermittent appointments of one after the other within a short period. Such job instabilities characterized[Read More…]
By Agoku Christine Taban (Guest writer) Endorsement of the SPLM-IG party flag bearer and launching of SPLM-IO party membership registration in some states are indicators of an eminent democratic election process. This will definitely involve the participation of many legally registered political parties in the country. Leveling political potholes and[Read More…]