Juba County authorities have closed down four factories manufacturing small-bottled alcoholic products in the Gumba Sherikat suburb. Continue reading Juba County authorities close 4 Gin alcohol factories
Category: Health
Activists call for regular training of employees on sexual exploitation
Some activists are calling on government, non-governmental organizations, UN agencies and private sectors to ensure employees are regularly trained on protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment at their workplaces. Continue reading Activists call for regular training of employees on sexual exploitation
EAC blames limited knowledge, technologies in Aflatoxin control
Limited knowledge and information on aflatoxin by stakeholders along the value chain has been identified as one of the major factors inhibiting aflatoxin prevention and control within the East African Community. Continue reading EAC blames limited knowledge, technologies in Aflatoxin control
Elisa Babu: From polio survivor to Yambio Hospital lab technician
Afflicted by polio at five, James Elisa Babu vividly recalls how devastating it was to find himself paralyzed and unable to walk, but he courageously fought the challenges of physical disability and completed his education to become a qualified lab technician. Continue reading Elisa Babu: From polio survivor to Yambio Hospital lab technician
Fresh test shows Uganda maize rejected by S. Sudan has cancer-causing chemical
Uganda is reportedly set to destroy tons of locally produced maize consignments previously impounded by South Sudan authorities, after a new independent test carried out by regional experts came out positive for an above-normal level of the aflatoxin chemical.
Continue reading Fresh test shows Uganda maize rejected by S. Sudan has cancer-causing chemical
Health minister says Gudele General Hospital will end abroad treatments
The National Minister of Health said on Saturday the newly inaugurated Gudele General Hospital will provide quality health services and build trust in the country’s healthcare system – ending the process of seeking medical attention outside the country.
Continue reading Health minister says Gudele General Hospital will end abroad treatments
20 die of malaria everyday in South Sudan – says official
A specialist at the national Ministry of Health said at least 20 people die of malaria every day in South Sudan, citing disease as the leading cause of death in the country. Continue reading 20 die of malaria everyday in South Sudan – says official
Kenya’s Ruto signs bills to enable free healthcare for all citizens
Kenyan president, William Ruto on Thursday signed into law several bills that would levy taxes on all citizens in return for free healthcare system in the country. Continue reading Kenya’s Ruto signs bills to enable free healthcare for all citizens
MoH declares outbreak of jigger infection in Magwi County
The national Ministry of Health has declared an outbreak of Tungiasis or jigger infection in Lobone Payam of Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria State. Continue reading MoH declares outbreak of jigger infection in Magwi County
Xi unveils new action plan for Chinese Belt, Road Initiative
Chinese President announced an eight-point vision for the infrastructure scheme, including funding and green development pledges. Continue reading Xi unveils new action plan for Chinese Belt, Road Initiative