South Sudan faces US sanctions threat over aid restrictions
The United States has warned South Sudan’s transitional government that officials could face sanctions and visa restrictions over what Washington says are continued obstacles to humanitarian assistance. In a statement issued by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs on Sunday, September 20, the United States accused officials at national, state and local […]
Adolescents in Yambio face gaps in sexuality education and health information
Adolescents in Yambio are facing gaps in access to reliable information about sexuality, puberty and reproductive health, with community leaders and health officials calling for greater involvement from parents, schools and local authorities. The concerns emerged during a community dialogue attended by 35 participants, including community leaders, government officials, teachers, students, pupils, parents and caregivers. […]
Ebola task force begins coordinating South Sudan’s preparedness
South Sudan’s newly established High-Level Task Force on Ebola Readiness and Response has held its inaugural meeting at the National Public Health Institute (NPHI). The meeting reviewed the regional and national situation surrounding Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD), including potential risks to South Sudan and the country’s current preparedness priorities. Members discussed key areas including […]
58 women undergo fistula surgery in Juba as health gaps persist
Fifty-eight women have undergone surgery to repair obstetric fistula in Juba, offering relief to patients who say the condition had kept them isolated from their communities and daily lives. The women received treatment during a specialised fistula repair camp held from 25 August to 7 September. Among them was Christine, 40, from Kapoeta, who said […]
South Sudan, Uganda sign cross border health pact
South Sudan and Uganda have signed a two-year cross-border health cooperation pact aimed at strengthening disease surveillance, information sharing and joint response to public health threats along the two countries’ shared border. The agreement was signed in Juba by South Sudan’s Minister of Health, Luke Thompson Teny, and Uganda’s Minister of Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi. […]
Kiir establishes national committee to prevent Ebola entry
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has established a national Ebola Preparedness Committee tasked with strengthening the country’s preparedness and preventive measures to ensure the Ebola virus does not enter South Sudan. The committee brings together senior government officials, health authorities, security institutions, academia, religious leaders and civil society representatives to coordinate national efforts on surveillance, prevention, […]
Former finance minister Kosti Manibe dies in Nairobi
Former South Sudan Finance Minister Kosti Manibe Ngai has died in Nairobi after a prolonged illness related to heart disease, his family confirmed on Tuesday. Manibe died at M.P. Shah Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment after undergoing an operation. “He underwent an operation and was admitted to the hospital on July 28 and […]
Goroyo women want better maternal health services in Juba
Women in Goroyo 2–New Site, a community on the outskirts of Juba, have appealed to the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Health to urgently improve maternal healthcare by training Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) and establishing a public health facility with comprehensive maternity services. The appeal is contained in a petition submitted through Global Voices Organization […]
Yambio Hospital considers patient fees to keep services running
Health authorities in Western Equatoria State are considering introducing small and affordable patient fees at Yambio State Hospital as financial constraints continue to threaten the delivery of essential healthcare services. The hospital’s Medical Director, Dr. Konjo Samuel, said declining government funding and reduced donor support have left the facility struggling to meet the costs of […]
Kenyan woman gives birth to rare quintuplets after years of waiting
A 26-year-old woman from Marsabit County in northern Kenya has given birth to rare quintuplets after years of struggling to conceive, in a story that has captured the hearts of many across the country. Nchauni Lemoitanit, from Arge Village in Loyangalani Sub-County, delivered five healthy babies three boys and two girls in what is considered […]
