South Sudan rolls out malaria vaccine to protect children
South Sudan has begun rolling out the R21 malaria vaccine, a move health officials say will shield thousands of young lives from one of the country’s deadliest diseases. “Every child deserves a childhood free from malaria. The R21 vaccine will protect more children from sickness and death, enabling them to survive, thrive, and shape the […]
UNICEF and partners drive historic expansion of inclusive education in South Sudan
South Sudan’s education partners has expanded its inclusive education program, reaching more than 587,000 children across the country in 2024 alone. The initiative follows a unified, government-led approach and is funded by the Global Partnership for Education through three key grants. UNICEF and a consortium led by Save the Children act as the main grant […]
New units open in Bor Hospital as minister urges equipment care
Two key departments, a radiology unit and a neonatal intensive care unit, have officially opened at Bor Hospital in Jonglei State, offering new hope for improved diagnostics and infant care in the region. During the inauguration, Jonglei State Minister of Health, Lual Monyluak Dau, called on hospital administrators and staff to prioritize the maintenance of […]
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 […]
