Kabu South residents carry patients on wheelbarrows, Chief says
Residents of Kabu South, a fast-growing settlement on the outskirts of Juba, say the absence of roads, healthcare facilities, schools and clean water has left thousands struggling to access even the most basic public services, with patients often transported to hospital on wheelbarrows during medical emergencies. The concerns were raised during a Community Care Programme […]
South Sudan records no Ebola cases, ministry reassures public
The Ministry of Health has reassured the public that South Sudan has not recorded any confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), despite outbreaks reported in parts of the region, saying the country has significantly strengthened its preparedness measures to prevent any possible importation of the virus. Speaking during a press conference in Juba on […]
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 […]
Baby shot in head after attack that killed his family to be airlifted to Juba
A five-day-old baby who survived a deadly attack that reportedly killed his parents and older sister in Tonj East County is expected to be transferred to Juba for specialized medical treatment as efforts intensify to secure the logistics required for his evacuation. The infant baby sustained a gunshot wound to the head during an attack […]
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 […]
Inclusive education transforms lives of vulnerable families in Terekeka
Inclusive education and livelihood initiatives are bringing positive change to vulnerable families across Terekeka County, helping improve access to education, strengthen household incomes, and promote greater social inclusion for children with disabilities. The interventions, implemented by the Community Aid for Humanitarian Organization (CAHO), have reached communities in Muni, Nyori, Reggo, and Terekeka payams, where residents […]
Juba’s Sherikat residents call for roads, schools and better security
Residents of Sherikat in Juba County are calling on the government, development partners, and humanitarian organizations to urgently improve road infrastructure, expand access to healthcare and education, and strengthen security in underserved communities, citing worsening living conditions and rising insecurity. Community leaders and residents from areas including Kadoro, Jebel Amianini, and Gumbo say poor infrastructure […]
MTN to repair CT scanner, solarize neonatal unit at Juba Teaching Hospital
MTN South Sudan has pledged to restore Juba Teaching Hospital’s CT scan machine after nearly five years of inactivity and install a solar backup system for its neonatal intensive care unit, boosting access to essential healthcare services for patients across the country. The intervention forms part of the company’s annual Yellow Care Campaign, which was […]
MTN South Sudan unveils healthcare initiative at Juba Teaching Hospital
MTN South Sudan has launched a major healthcare initiative at Juba Teaching Hospital aimed at strengthening maternal and child health services, improving critical medical infrastructure, and expanding access to healthcare information through digital technology. The initiative is being implemented under the company’s annual Yellow Care Campaign, which runs from June 1 to June 21 under […]
