South Sudan’s First Vice President has called on people to immediately seek medical attention as soon as they experience any form of respiratory illness. Continue reading Machar urges public to test for COVID-19
Category: COVID-19
Kiir and aides given ‘unproven’ virus protection cards
The Office of the President has confirmed receiving a Japanese-made card that reportedly keeps the virus away from the President and some of his ministers. Continue reading Kiir and aides given ‘unproven’ virus protection cards
S. Sudan’s Covid-19 deaths increase as cases pass 600
South Sudan’s National Taskforce on Covid-19 confirmed 2 more deaths and 92 cases of the coronavirus disease on Saturday.
Continue reading S. Sudan’s Covid-19 deaths increase as cases pass 600
Ateny says ‘Kiir is healthy in his house’
The Office of the President has refuted social media claims that President Salva Kiir had been evacuated to Cairo for medical attention. Continue reading Ateny says ‘Kiir is healthy in his house’
Kenya diverts E. African cargo to Naivasha depot
The Kenyan government says all transit cargo will be moved by the Standard Gauge Railway from Mombasa to Naivasha where truckers will pick them for delivery to Uganda, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Continue reading Kenya diverts E. African cargo to Naivasha depot
S. Sudan’s Covid-19 cases pass 500
South Sudan’s coronavirus tally rose to 563 with the announcement of 82 positive test results on Friday. Continue reading S. Sudan’s Covid-19 cases pass 500
Ethiopian cops brutalize S Sudanese student protesters
At least seven South Sudanese students are nursing wounds after they were reportedly brutalized by Ethiopian police during a protest at the Continue reading Ethiopian cops brutalize S Sudanese student protesters
Machar’s office rejects medical evacuation claims
The Office of the First Vice President has dispelled reports that Dr. Riek Machar and his wife have left the country for specialized medical Continue reading Machar’s office rejects medical evacuation claims
UNFPA donates $400,000 worth of reproductive health kits
The United Nations Population Fund has handed over to the Ministry of Health reproductive health kits worth 400,000 dollars to ensure the continuity of sexual and reproductive health services. Continue reading UNFPA donates $400,000 worth of reproductive health kits
Avoid visits to Covid-19 patients – taskforce
The National Taskforce on COVID-19 has urged the public to limit visits to those admitted at Dr. John Garang Infectious Disease Centre for health and safety reasons. Continue reading Avoid visits to Covid-19 patients – taskforce