A court in Somali’s capital, Mogadishu on Monday sentenced four government officials to jail for “stealing” between $42,000 and $45,000 public funds meant for Covid-19 emergency response. Continue reading Somali court sentences official to 18 years in prison for stealing Covid-19 funds
Category: COVID-19
Three more people test Coronavirus +ve
The Public Health Laboratory has announced three new coronavirus cases, increasing the total number of those positive with the virus to Continue reading Three more people test Coronavirus +ve
Researchers find Covid-19 reinfection is possible
A patient who was first diagnosed with Covid-19 four months ago has been re-infected, in what researchers are terming as the world’s first Continue reading Researchers find Covid-19 reinfection is possible
United States avails more COVID-19 funds for South Sudan
The United States has announced additional funds to support South Sudan’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading United States avails more COVID-19 funds for South Sudan
Chinese medical team arrives in Juba to help combat Covid-19
A team of medical experts from China has arrived in Juba to boost the coronavirus response efforts in South Sudan. Continue reading Chinese medical team arrives in Juba to help combat Covid-19
Over 300 health workers trained on Covid-19 management – WHO
The Ministry of Health has trained more than 350 health care workers in the 10 states and four prioritized COVID-19 locations for the past weeks to establish optimal capacities for effective COVID-19 patients care. Continue reading Over 300 health workers trained on Covid-19 management – WHO
S.Sudan coronavirus cases climb to 2,488
The Public Health Laboratory has registered seven new coronavirus cases, taking the total number of those positive with the virus to 2, 488. Continue reading S.Sudan coronavirus cases climb to 2,488
Doctors advise against reopening of places of worship
The Doctors’ Union has advised against reopening of places of worship without instituting safety measures during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading Doctors advise against reopening of places of worship
US travel advisory ‘won’t affect humanitarian efforts’
A consular at the US Embassy in Juba says the recent travel advisory restricting US citizens from coming into South Sudan shall not affect Continue reading US travel advisory ‘won’t affect humanitarian efforts’
S. Sudan registers lowest Covid-19 cases since April 2020
South Sudan Public Health Laboratory has registered two new coronavirus cases, taking the total number of those positive with the virus to 2, 472. Continue reading S. Sudan registers lowest Covid-19 cases since April 2020