The Ministry of Health has confirmed the fifth case of Coronavirus in South Sudan. Continue reading Ministry of Health confirms fifth Coronavirus case
Category: Health
5 million masks to be produced locally
A South Sudanese owned company has embarked on local production of over five million face masks meant for use in South Sudan to fight COVID-19. Continue reading 5 million masks to be produced locally
Inmates fear Covid-19, appeal for pardon
Inmates at Juba Central Prison have appealed to the government to decongest the correctional facility as advised by human rights watchdogs. Continue reading Inmates fear Covid-19, appeal for pardon
Gov’t extends lockdown indefinitely
The High-Level Taskforce on COVID-19 pandemic has extended the anti-pandemic restrictions until further notice. Continue reading Gov’t extends lockdown indefinitely
36 contacts test negative for Covid-19
The nearly 40 contacts for some of the coronavirus patients have tested negative for the pandemic, according to the High-Level Taskforce Continue reading 36 contacts test negative for Covid-19
U.S commits $13.1m to combat COVID-19 in S. Sudan
The United States Government has committed $13.1 million to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in South Sudan, stated a statement from the U.S embassy in Juba. Continue reading U.S commits $13.1m to combat COVID-19 in S. Sudan
Citizens demand free clean water
The government should provide free clean drinking water for all as one of the measures to help combat the Covid-19 pandemic, some Continue reading Citizens demand free clean water
UK releases £3.5m to stop spread of COVID-19 in S. Sudan
The UK government has released £3.5m towards specific humanitarian and health efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus and save lives. Continue reading UK releases £3.5m to stop spread of COVID-19 in S. Sudan
COVID-19: Public warned against interstate travels
The High-Level Taskforce on coronavirus has warned the public against travels, citing the risks such movements will pose on their health. Continue reading COVID-19: Public warned against interstate travels
Gov’t urged to punish ‘covidiotic’ leaders
An activist has urged the government to punish political leaders who have been defying the social distancing order. Continue reading Gov’t urged to punish ‘covidiotic’ leaders