Public applauds efforts to keep substandard food out of South Sudan
The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has earned public praise for its decisive action in rejecting five trucks carrying substandard food products at the Nimule border. During routine inspections, officials identified two trucks transporting sorghum infested with live insects and three trucks of maize flour containing dangerously high levels of aflatoxin, posing a […]
South Sudan renews commitment to ending malnutrition
South Sudan is taking strides in the fight against malnutrition, convening a High-Level Consultative Forum on tackling the sale of therapeutic and nutritional foods. The forum, held on June 3, brought together government officials, donors, businesses, and civil society organizations to make financial and policy commitments to improve nutrition outcomes as part of Nutrition for […]
Cleto arrives in Juba to assume office despite SPLM-IO controversy
Sarah Cleto, the newly appointed National Minister of Health and former Governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, has arrived in Juba to assume her office, despite ongoing controversies within the fragmented Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In Opposition (SPLM-IO). President Salva Kiir appointed Cleto, a senior member of the SPLM-IO, to the Health Ministry, one […]
Korean Civilian Mission brings hope to leprosy patients in Juba
In a significant humanitarian effort, the Korean Civilian Mission, in collaboration with the Father John Lee Foundation, has provided much-needed assistance to leprosy patients in Juba County, South Sudan. At least 100 individuals affected by leprosy in Luri Rokwe received essential non-food charitable gifts, including clothing, caps, and shoes, aiming to restore dignity and support […]
ICRC medical teams perform over 1,000 surgeries on weapon-wounded patients
A growing influx of war-wounded patients is straining South Sudan’s already fragile healthcare system, as escalating armed conflict and worsening humanitarian conditions push medical facilities to their limits, international aid groups warn. Thousands of civilians have fled violence multiple times, while hundreds have been killed or injured. The crisis is getting worse due to the […]
South Sudan launches vaccine drive to protect young children
South Sudan has embarked on a nationwide vaccination campaign to shield children from two of the country’s most prevalent health threats: pneumonia and acute watery diarrhea. As part of its efforts, the government has introduced the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) and the rotavirus vaccine to curb these preventable diseases among children under two years old. […]
Safe childbirth is a right, not a risk – Dr. Janet
A senior South Sudanese health official has urged urgent reforms in the country’s maternal healthcare system, warning that childbirth has become a life-threatening ordeal for thousands of women due to the prevalence of untreated obstetric fistula cases. Dr. Janet Michael, Director General for Midwives and Nurses at the Ministry of Health, made these remarks on […]
Freight forwarders back SSNBS’s role in regulating imports for public safety
The South Sudan Freight Forwarders Association (SSFFA) has expressed strong support for the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) following its recent interception of substandard fuel at the Nimule border point. Earlier this week, SSNBS officials halted 11 trucks carrying fuel that failed to meet East African standards. The trucks, attempting to enter South […]
South Sudan renews pledge to end obstetric fistula by 2030
South Sudan has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating obstetric fistula by 2030 during the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula celebration held Friday at Juba Teaching Hospital. The commemoration, organized under the theme “A Renewed Commitment to Ending Fistula in South Sudan by 2030,” brought together representatives from the Ministry of Health, UNFPA, development partners, […]
WHO Africa chief visits Juba to boost health response amid rising humanitarian Crises
The Acting Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, has concluded a high-level visit to South Sudan aimed at strengthening health support in the face of mounting humanitarian emergencies. During his visit on Wednesday, Dr. Ihekweazu met with key government and humanitarian stakeholders in Juba, including the Acting Minister […]
