UNICEF warns border nutrition services overwhelmed by growing need
One in three children screened in parts of South Sudan’s border region is malnourished, UNICEF has warned, as overstretched nutrition services struggle to cope with a rising influx of people fleeing conflict in neighboring Sudan. Health workers in Renk County, Upper Nile State, say children and mothers escaping war are now facing a second crisis, […]
New survey exposes gaps in child and women’s well-being in South Sudan
A new nationwide survey has revealed deep and persistent inequalities affecting children and women across South Sudan, underscoring major gaps in health, education, nutrition and access to basic services despite modest progress in some areas. Findings from the 2025 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in partnership with […]
Cholera and conflict drive child crisis in Jonglei—UNICEF
UNICEF has raised alarm over a rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis affecting children in Jonglei State, warning that a deadly mix of escalating violence, mass displacement, and disease outbreaks is pushing vulnerable communities to the brink. In a flash update shared with Standard Zone News, the agency said ongoing clashes have forced an estimated 100,000 people […]
Jonglei clashes put 450,000 children at malnutrition risk—UNICEF
Escalating violence in South Sudan’s Jonglei State has placed more than 450,000 children at risk of acute malnutrition, as mass displacement and insecurity continue to disrupt lifesaving health and nutrition services, UNICEF has warned. The agency says renewed hostilities since the start of 2026 have displaced at least 250,000 people, mainly in northern and central […]
South Korea pledges US$5 million to support children in South Sudan
The Government of the Republic of Korea has committed US$5 million in new funding to UNICEF South Sudan to support life-saving and resilience-building programmes for children and families affected by the country’s overlapping humanitarian crises. The contribution, announced on Monday, will support priority interventions in education, nutrition, child protection, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), […]
Beyond expectation: Smiles return as wasting support rescues lives in Rubkona
In the flood-affected vicinities of Rubkona County in Unity state, where families rely almost entirely on humanitarian assistance, a new dawn is unfolding as young mothers find hope in local nutrition support. For many years now, the area has continued to face severe malnutrition emergencies, with families grappling with food insecurity and limited health care, […]
World Children’s Day: South Sudan urged to protect children’s rights
UNICEF has urged the Government of South Sudan to increase investment in essential social services to safeguard children’s rights, warning that millions of young people across the country continue to suffer from preventable hardships linked to poverty, conflict, and chronic underfunding of public systems. The call comes as the world marks World Children’s Day, an […]
South Sudan launches dual campaign against polio, schistosomiasis
South Sudan’s Ministry of Health has rolled out a nationwide campaign tackling two major public health threats simultaneously—polio and schistosomiasis. Launched on Tuesday in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF, the four-day campaign will run from 23 to 26 September, aiming to reach millions of people across 40 counties. Officials said more […]
Health ministry flags off fresh fight against trachoma
South Sudan’s Ministry of Health has flagged off a fresh campaign against trachoma in Malakal, renewing momentum in the national drive to eliminate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The campaign was launched last week by Undersecretary Dr. Aniin Ngot Ngot, who also inaugurated the country’s NTD Master Plan (2023–2027) during the visit. The plan serves as […]
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 […]
