As South Sudan joins the International community for the campaign against gender-based violence, more than five rape victims are treated every day in the Juba teaching hospital, a doctor has said. Continue reading 16 Days of Activism: Juba teaching hospital treats over 5 rape victims per day
Category: COVID-19
Father Beppino Puttinato passes on at 88
Father Beppino Puttinato, a renowned Italian priest, who is said to be responsible for educating several South Sudanese students in Continue reading Father Beppino Puttinato passes on at 88
EU donates 4m EUR to COVID-19 response in S. Sudan
The European Union has donated EUR 4 million to help purchase Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Sudan, the WFP made the statement on Wednesday. Continue reading EU donates 4m EUR to COVID-19 response in S. Sudan
Covid-19 cases up to 2,970
South Sudan’s coronavirus tally has risen to 2,970 after the Ministry of Health confirmed ten new cases in the last 24 hours. Continue reading Covid-19 cases up to 2,970
Juba covidiots avoid boda-bodas with face masks
Some Juba-based boda-boda riders say they are being teased and avoided by some members of the public for wearing facemasks amid the Continue reading Juba covidiots avoid boda-bodas with face masks
South Sudan registers another Covid-19 death
South Sudan has registered one more death, bringing the total number of fatalities due coronavirus to 59. Continue reading South Sudan registers another Covid-19 death
ND steering committee asked to observe health protocols
A civil society leader has called on the steering committee of the National Dialogue to observe the preventive measures of COVID-19 during Continue reading ND steering committee asked to observe health protocols
Official warns of second wave of Covid-19
The ministry of health has warned of a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic after an increase in positive cases in recent weeks. Continue reading Official warns of second wave of Covid-19
Meet Dr. Emmanuel Taban, S. Sudanese lung specialist who treats Covid-19 patients
Dr. Emmanuel Taban is a South Sudanese born pulmonologist leading a groundbreaking discovery for the treatment of Covid-19 patients and saving their lives, thousands of miles away from home. Continue reading Meet Dr. Emmanuel Taban, S. Sudanese lung specialist who treats Covid-19 patients
University of Juba students protest access restrictions
Students at the University of Juba have staged protests against the recent decision by university to restrict access to those who have not Continue reading University of Juba students protest access restrictions