South Sudan’s coronavirus tally has risen to 2,660 after the Ministry of Health confirmed 11 news cases on Monday. Continue reading S Sudan records 11 new cases of the dreaded virus
Category: COVID-19
WHO endorses protocol for Coronavirus herbal medicine trials
The World Health Organization has endorsed a protocol for testing African herbal medicines as potential treatments for the coronavirus and other epidemics. Continue reading WHO endorses protocol for Coronavirus herbal medicine trials
Education ministry told to ensure safe reopening of schools
Health experts in the country have advised the Ministry of Education to first put in place coronavirus preventative measures before reopening schools. Continue reading Education ministry told to ensure safe reopening of schools
Cabinet okays reopening of schools
The government has announced the reopening of schools after nearly six months of closure due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading Cabinet okays reopening of schools
EAC launches cargo movement tracking system
The East African Community has launched a surveillance system for tracking the movements of cargo and drivers during the coronavirus Continue reading EAC launches cargo movement tracking system
Houses of worship to reopen on 20 Sept
Places of worship are expected to resume services all over the country in about two weeks, according to the Secretary General of the South Continue reading Houses of worship to reopen on 20 Sept
Over $5M worth of PPEs for healthcare workers delivered to S.Sudan
70 tons of personal protective equipment meant for health care workers have been handed over to the Ministry of Health and partners in South Sudan, the UN Office of Humanitarian Coordination has announced. Continue reading Over $5M worth of PPEs for healthcare workers delivered to S.Sudan
Canada announces more funding to support S Sudan health sector
The Ambassador of Canada to South Sudan has announced an additional contribution of CAD $4.5 million to support South Sudan’s National COVID-19 Response Plan. Continue reading Canada announces more funding to support S Sudan health sector
Kiir’s recent coronavirus remarks contradict S Sudan reality – experts
President Salva Kiir’s recent comments on the coronavirus in the country have come in sharp contrast with reports published by the World Health Organization and his own administration. Continue reading Kiir’s recent coronavirus remarks contradict S Sudan reality – experts
Mosques reopen across South Sudan
The Secretary-General of Islamic Council has announced the resumption of Friday prayers in mosques across the country after months of suspension due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading Mosques reopen across South Sudan