Health officials are concerned over the public’s unwillingness to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. Continue reading Health ministry concerned over ‘vaccine hesitancy’
Category: COVID-19
Coronavirus: WHO urges African nations to keep expired vaccines
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged African countries not to destroy Covid-19 vaccines that may have passed their expiry date.
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How women are struggling to raise families in Juba
South Sudan as the youngest country in the world is experiencing economic meltdown in all sectors after the 2013 and 2016 crises, with women being the most affected. Continue reading How women are struggling to raise families in Juba
Why malnutrition is alarming in South Sudan
An estimated 7.3 million people, about 60% of South Sudan’s population, are projected to be facing severe acute food insecurity in 2021, according to UNICEF. Continue reading Why malnutrition is alarming in South Sudan
Schools to reopen under strict Coronavirus rules
The Ministry of Health says it has set strict coronavirus guidelines ahead of the planned reopening of schools next month. Continue reading Schools to reopen under strict Coronavirus rules
UN gives cash aid to thousands of poor families in Juba
Nearly 100,000 poor and vulnerable people in Juba start receiving cash payments under South Sudan Safety Net Project, this is according to the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS). Continue reading UN gives cash aid to thousands of poor families in Juba
Covid-19: Nearly 2,000 vaccinated in Juba
Nearly 2,000 health care workers and senior government officials have so far received their first doses of the coronavirus vaccine across Juba County. Continue reading Covid-19: Nearly 2,000 vaccinated in Juba
Health ministry ‘puts on hold’ A.U-donated vaccines
South Sudan’s Ministry of Health has sidelined over 60,000 coronavirus vaccines donated by the African Union over expiry date concerns. Continue reading Health ministry ‘puts on hold’ A.U-donated vaccines
Gov’t lifts partial lockdown
The National Taskforce on Coronavirus has lifted the partial lockdown. Continue reading Gov’t lifts partial lockdown
Kiir gets vaccinated against dreaded disease
President Salva Kiir has been vaccinated against the coronavirus. Continue reading Kiir gets vaccinated against dreaded disease