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 […]
Lam Denies Poisoning Claims: “It’s a Lie”
Peter Lam Both, the former Secretary General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), has strongly denied recent media reports claiming that he was poisoned in Juba and is currently receiving medical treatment. In a statement sent to The Standard Zone via WhatsApp, Lam addressed the rumors, saying, “This serves to inform the general public […]
Health Director urges immediate action to save lives in Nagero
The Director of the Health Department in Nagero County, Loura Francis, has issued a heartfelt appeal to the government and the health partners to intervene urgently and save patients caught in the healthcare crisis affecting the region. This plea comes at a critical juncture as healthcare workers in the county have initiated a strike due […]
