South Sudan expands vaccine access, targets over 146,000 children
As the world marks over 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), South Sudan is strengthening its immunization efforts by introducing new vaccines (PCV, Rotavirus, MCV2) and launching of ‘Big Catch-Up’ campaign to reach children who missed vaccinations. The drive is meant to address immunization gaps resulting from recent crises, targeting children under […]
About 115 health professionals graduate in Yei
By Dogga Luwo At least 115 students have graduated from Yei Health Science Institute (YHSCI), injecting new professionals into South Sudan’s healthcare system. The dual ceremony, Wednesday, April 23rd, combining the 22nd and 23rd graduations, marked the culmination of training for 115 students in health fields, including Nursing, Midwifery, and Medical Laboratory Technicians. Families cheered, […]
Know Pope Francis: A revolutionary pontiff whose legacy transcends the Vatican
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving behind a transformative legacy that reshaped the Catholic Church and expanded its moral voice on global affairs. As the first Latin American, the first Jesuit, and the first non-European pontiff in over 1,200 years, his election in […]
MOH and WHO Join Forces for Health Sector Transformation
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has entered into a strategic partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) to launch the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP), a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening South Sudan’s healthcare system. Dr. Anin Ngot Mou, the undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, in a statement released after signing a Memorandum of […]
Community outcry spurs action on slaughterhouse hygiene
The Bilnyang and Dubai slaughterhouses located in Mangala Payam have been closed by the Central Equatoria State government due to poor waste management and associated health risks. The decision follows growing concerns from residents of Gumbo regarding the unsanitary conditions and solid waste issues at these facilities, which they claim have led to an increase […]
Sad Revelations Emerge After U.S. Waiver on HIV/AIDS Assistance in South Sudan
Stakeholders in South Sudan’s health sector have expressed cautious optimism following the resumption of U.S.-funded HIV/AIDS services after a temporary suspension. While the recent waiver has allowed the resumption of critical care, health advocates say the damage caused during the interruption has left deep scars. On January 20, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an […]
MSF closes hospital in Ulang following armed looting
International Medical Charity, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has suspended medical services at its hospital and premises in Ulang, Upper Nile State after armed men stormed the premises and looted items. In a statement seen by this publication, MSF said on the morning of 14 April, dozens of armed men stormed the MSF hospital […]
MSF calls for protection of healthcare workers in Upper Nile
By Staff writer Medical charity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has called on all parties involved in the escalating conflict in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state to uphold international humanitarian law and ensure protection of civilians, healthcare workers, and medical facilities. In a statement seen by this outlet, the organization said renewed violence and subsequent displacement […]
Cholera threat spurs cleanup in Juba’s Hai Referendum
A community cleaning campaign has been launched in Juba’s Hai Referendum to curb spread of cholera outbreak ahead of upcoming rainy season. Hai Referendum, a lowland area in Juba City is prone to flooding, making it vulnerable to water accumulation, creating ideal conditions for cholera bacteria. Spearheaded by Juba County authorities, the campaign is a […]
Tragedy Unfolds: South Sudan’s Cholera Crisis Deepens Amid Aid Cuts
The heartbreaking consequences of aid reductions in South Sudan are becoming increasingly evident, as at least five children and three adults tragically lost their lives to cholera during a grueling three-hour walk for medical treatment. With local clinics shut down due to funding cuts, families in Akobo County are left to endure the unthinkable, facing […]
