The Security Council voted to renew for 45 days the sanctions it imposed in 2015 on those blocking peace in South Sudan. Continue reading UN Security Council extends sanctions on S. Sudan
Category: Health
HIV infection rate reduces in S. Sudan
The rate of HIV infection in the country reduced in 2017 as compared to 2016 due to improved health services, according to the Ministry of Health and partners. Continue reading HIV infection rate reduces in S. Sudan
EABC to hold its 1st meeting in Juba
The East African Business Council is set to hold its first meeting in South Sudan this week. Continue reading EABC to hold its 1st meeting in Juba
Health worker injured in Gogrial road ambush
A health organization, the Arkangelo Ali Association, says one of its staff members has been injured in a road ambush in Apuk South Continue reading Health worker injured in Gogrial road ambush
Some food-poisoning victims discharged
The SPLA says most of the soldiers that were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning in Wau have been discharged. Continue reading Some food-poisoning victims discharged
Health minister says Ebola has been contained in the DRC
The outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been contained, the Ministry of Health and The World Health Organization have said. Continue reading Health minister says Ebola has been contained in the DRC
Health Minister in Kapoeta says Cholera has killed over 20
More than 20 people have died of Cholera since an outbreak was declared last month, the Minister of Health in Kapoeta State has said. Continue reading Health Minister in Kapoeta says Cholera has killed over 20
Jonglei: unpaid health worker unable to meet family demands
A doctor at the state hospital in Jonglei, Madol Kang says he has not received salaries for the last three months, and this has made it difficult Continue reading Jonglei: unpaid health worker unable to meet family demands
Gov’t urged to increase health sector budget
The World Health Organization has urged the government to increase the health sector budget next year to help in employment Continue reading Gov’t urged to increase health sector budget
Health ministry develops a grassroots initiative
The Ministry of Health has developed a new strategy to deliver services to rural areas, an official has said. Continue reading Health ministry develops a grassroots initiative