Magwi commissioner bans tramadol sales, charcoal export
Magwi County Commissioner Pole-pole Benjamin Olum has issued two sweeping local orders banning the sale of Tramadol and the export of charcoal, in a move aimed at curbing rising drug abuse among youth and halting widespread illegal logging in the area. The directives, signed on 8 December 2025, impose strict penalties on pharmacies, drug shops, […]
Health ministry backs KCBDI as model for national blood safety
The National Ministry of Health has thrown its weight behind the Kajo-Keji Community Blood Donors’ Initiative (KCBDI), praising it as a model that could transform South Sudan’s fragile blood supply system and help avert preventable deaths across the country. The endorsement came on Sunday during KCBDI’s Second Annual Meet-and-Greet at Epatha Primary and Secondary School, […]
Tramadol’s deadly comfort: Inside the drug epidemic swallowing youth
Nelson Mandela (not his real name) holds the handlebars of his boda boda, his eyes focused but distant. At 26, he is one of many young men in Juba battling not just the brutal competition of the city’s transport sector, but a growing addiction to Tramadol. For Nelson, the drug isn’t merely about getting high, […]
UK envoy urges South Sudan to cut aid dependence, take health ownership
British Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, has urged the government to substantially increase its domestic investment in the health sector, warning that the country’s overwhelming reliance on international aid is no longer sustainable. Ashley delivered the message on Tuesday while addressing the 2025 National Health Summit in Juba, where he spoke on behalf of […]
Left without services, women walk for days to find care
Floods, displacement, and the collapse of basic services have turned simple illnesses into life-threatening emergencies for the women of Rubkona County. With health facilities washed away or left without medicines, thousands of mothers face an impossible reality: walk for days or go without care altogether. For many, survival now depends on endurance, determination, and the […]
Regional and national experts rally for health investment at AGOSS gathering
Regional and national health leaders have issued a unified call for greater investment, improved emergency response systems, and stronger protection for medical workers as the Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of South Sudan (AGOSS) concluded its 4th Annual Scientific Conference on Sunday in Juba. The high-level gathering, hosted at the Pyramid Hotel, brought together specialists […]
AGOSS urges lawmakers to pass key health Bills and budget increase
The Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of South Sudan (AGOSS) has called on the government to urgently increase national health sector financing and expedite the passage of long-pending professional health bills. They group said, both steps are critical to reversing the country’s alarming maternal mortality trends. The appeal was issued during the association’s 4th Annual […]
Unity State health officials warn of rising maternal deaths, environmental risks
Health experts in Unity State are calling for immediate and coordinated action to address rising maternal deaths, teenage pregnancies, and environmental risks that continue to threaten the wellbeing of women and newborns. The call was made during a quarterly review meeting held in August 2025, where County Health Director Mr. Gai Patai painted a stark […]
Gender Based Violence levels remain alarming in Unity State
Gender-based violence (GBV) levels remain alarming in Unity State, with hundreds of women, men, and children continuing to suffer from abuse, rape, and domestic violence despite ongoing awareness and prevention efforts. Recent data from the State Ministry of Health indicate that 371 GBV cases were recorded this year across the state including 91 girls, 80 […]
Mission 21 launches Cancer assessment in Juba
A cancer assessment initiative was launched in Juba on Thursday, November 6th, marking a positive step in the fight against a disease that has long been a silent and challenging threat in the country. The survey is led by Mission 21, a global faith-based community, will be conducted primarily in Juba County, with a major […]
