South Sudan warns donor funding decline threatens essential health services
South Sudan’s Ministry of Health has warned that declining international donor support could undermine the delivery of essential health services, urging the government to increase domestic investment to ensure the sustainability of the country’s healthcare system. The warning was issued during a high-level advocacy meeting in Juba on Tuesday, organized by the Ministry of Health […]
South Sudan’s women legislators prepare for political leadership
Women Members of Parliament from across South Sudan have begun a three-day leadership and electoral preparedness training aimed at strengthening their capacity to participate effectively in the country’s anticipated elections and assume greater political leadership roles. The workshop, organized by UN Women in partnership with the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus and the Ministry of Gender, Child […]
Students encouraged to challenge early and forced marriage
Learners at Hope and Wisdom Nursery and Primary School in Juba have been encouraged to challenge harmful practices such as early and forced marriage through education and awareness, as part of a gender-based violence (GBV) sensitization campaign conducted by Global Voices Organization (GVO). The awareness session brought together pupils, teachers, and school administrators to discuss […]
Survivors of wartime rape urge authorities to speed up investigations
Survivors of conflict-related sexual violence have called on South Sudanese authorities to accelerate investigations into a landmark war crimes case, saying justice has been delayed for far too long as they continue to live with the trauma and stigma of abuses committed during the country’s civil conflict. The appeal came on Tuesday as more than […]
Gender ministry pushes menstrual health awareness in South Sudan
The Central Equatoria State Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare has renewed calls for stronger action to address menstrual stigma and improve menstrual health management across South Sudan, warning that cultural taboos and limited access to hygiene products continue to affect the education and wellbeing of many girls. The appeal was made during the […]
Hundreds expected for 5km Juba peace race
Hundreds of residents are expected to take part in the upcoming 5km Race for Peace and Development in Juba, an event aimed at promoting unity, healthy living and youth empowerment through sport. The race, scheduled for 12 July 2026, was officially launched by the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture in partnership […]
Juba hospital receives MTN funded maternal health upgrades
Juba Teaching Hospital has received a package of healthcare infrastructure and digital health improvements funded by MTN South Sudan, aimed at strengthening maternal and newborn healthcare services and expanding access to digital health solutions in the country. The projects were officially handed over on Monday as MTN South Sudan concluded its 2026 edition of the […]
South Sudan steps up efforts to eliminate obstetric fistula
South Sudan has renewed its commitment to eliminating obstetric fistula, a debilitating childbirth injury that continues to affect women and girls across the country, with officials pledging increased investment in maternal healthcare, skilled birth attendance and reproductive health services. The pledge was made during national commemorations of the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 2026 […]
Local leaders trained to foster peace, inclusion and community accountability
Community leaders from across Juba County have pledged to strengthen peacebuilding efforts, promote social inclusion, and enhance accountability within their communities after completing a three-day capacity-building workshop organized by the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) with support from Oxfam South Sudan. The training brought together quarter council chairpersons and members of local peace committees from […]
CAHO supports income generating activities for vulnerable families
Community Aid for Humanitarian Organization (CAHO) has launched a livelihood support initiative aimed at strengthening income-generating activities and improving the economic resilience of vulnerable families in Terekeka County, Central Equatoria State. The initiative, implemented under CAHO’s Livelihood Inclusion Program, began with the distribution of business-support equipment and livestock to beneficiary groups in Nyori and Reggo […]
