South Sudan Red Cross, health ministry sign blood services deal
The South Sudan Red Cross Society (SSRC) and the Ministry of Health have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening blood transfusion services and improving access to safe blood supplies across the country. The agreement, signed in Juba on May 12, 2026, seeks to enhance cooperation between humanitarian and government institutions in addressing […]
Malaria causes nearly half of deaths in South Sudan, officials call for action
Malaria accounts for nearly half of all deaths in South Sudan, officials said, warning that urgent action is needed to strengthen prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of one of the country’s deadliest diseases. The warning came during the national World Malaria Day commemoration and the launch of a nationwide mosquito net campaign held Saturday in Gurei, […]
Merit or bias? Ministry stands by India scholarships
South Sudan’s Ministry of Higher Education is standing firm on its recent selection of students awarded scholarships to study in India. The ministry insists the process was rooted in academic merit, not regional or gender-based considerations, despite growing criticism over the overwhelming representation of students from one region and the near absence of female beneficiaries. […]
