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The Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has confirmed the status of 26 out of 291 staff members from Lankien and Pieri who were previously reported missing following recent conflict in Jonglei State.

In a  post on its Facebook page Tuesday, the medical charity expressed deep sorrow in confirming that one staff member has died.

Two additional staff members are also believed to have died as a result of the violence in Lankien.

Despite extensive efforts, the organization said it has been unable to locate or contact relatives of the deceased, and has chosen not to release further details out of respect.

The remaining confirmed staff are reported safe, although some remain displaced across Jonglei State.

MSF says it is working urgently to support affected staff and their families, while also providing assistance to the family of the deceased colleague during what it described as a period of profound grief.

MSF reiterated its call for the protection of medical facilities, patients, and healthcare workers, stating that the attacks on healthcare services are unacceptable and severely impact vulnerable communities’ access to essential medical care.