The rate of HIV infection in Yei County has increased over the last two months, says the Yei HIV and AIDS Commission. Continue reading “HIV/AIDS infection rate shoots in Yei”

The Ministry of Health in Yei River State has set up an emergency team of doctors, nurses and lab technicians to respond to suspected cases of cholera that may be reported. Continue reading “Standby cholera response team set up in Yei”

The Governor of Yei River State says calm has returned to Kajo-Keji County, where more than 30 people were killed in a clash at a remote village last week. Continue reading “Kajo-keji relatively calm after deadly fighting”

Women activists in Kajo-Keji County in Yei River State have urged female lawyers to be speaking out about challenges affecting women in the rural areas. Continue reading “Female lawyers asked to speak out on women issues”

A community leader in Lasu Payam in Yei River County has been shot dead in his house by unknown gunmen. Continue reading “Community leader killed in Yei”

A new center for processing nationality identity cards and passports is expected to be established soon in Yei River State. Continue reading “Yei to process nationality documents”

A court in Yei River County has sentenced a 26 year old man to death by hanging, for killing a Boda-boda rider early this year. Continue reading “Man sentenced to death in Yei”

Women group in Yei are urging the authorities to crack down on lodges and hotels that they describe as “prostitution grounds” in the town. Continue reading “Women in Yei call for crackdown on lodges”

Investigation is finished into the killing of the missionary sister Veronika Rackova, says the Deputy Governor of Yei River state, Abraham Wani.
Continue reading “Latest development on the death of sister Veronica Rackova”

Health authorities say the rate of HIV and AIDS infection in Yei town is alarming. Continue reading “Why the rate of HIV/AIDS is appalling in Yei”