At least 40,000 heads of cattle have been vaccinated against foot and mouth disease in Jonglei’s Fangaak County, according to the area Commissioner. Continue reading At least 40,000 cattle vaccinated in Jonglei State
Category: Health
Journalist Joakino’s exposé on oil pollution in S.Sudan
When one thinks about oil, the first thing that comes to mind is wealth and a more prosperous country. However, we do not talk about the health hazards that come with it, especially on the people living near the oilfields and the environment. Continue reading Journalist Joakino’s exposé on oil pollution in S.Sudan
S. Sudanese surgeon wins award for outstanding service
A South Sudanese surgeon has won United Nations High Commission of Refugees Nansen Award for 2018. Continue reading S. Sudanese surgeon wins award for outstanding service
Mother of deformed newborn appeals for help
A 31 year old mother who has given birth to twins is faced with financial uncertainty as one of her babies has developed a severe bodily deformation that requires specialized treatment. Continue reading Mother of deformed newborn appeals for help
Health ministry offers cash reward for reporting guinea worm cases
Anyone who reports a guinea worm case will get a cash reward of 25,000 pounds, says the Ministry of Health. Continue reading Health ministry offers cash reward for reporting guinea worm cases
Army stops importing food
The army will soon no longer be importing food from the neighboring countries. Continue reading Army stops importing food
Gov’t bans police ‘Form 8’
The Ministry of Health has banned the use of a police form known as ‘form 8’ which is often used to get treatment during emergencies in all the hospitals. Continue reading Gov’t bans police ‘Form 8’
Fistula remains a health threat to women
Fistula remains a leading health problem among women in South Sudan, the Director for Reproductive Health at the National Ministry of Health has said. Continue reading Fistula remains a health threat to women
Suspected Ebola case in Gbudue tests negative
The sample of a suspected case of Ebola in Gbudue has turned out to be negative, says the state Health Minister. Continue reading Suspected Ebola case in Gbudue tests negative
Sudan wants to host face-to-face meeting between Kiir, Machar
Sudan has requested to host the face-to-face meeting between President Salva Kiir and Dr. Riek Machar, according to the Minister of Information. Continue reading Sudan wants to host face-to-face meeting between Kiir, Machar