As it marks its 20-year anniversary on January 28, 2022, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief or PEPFAR has enabled nearly 48,000 South Sudanese living with HIV to access lifelong, life-saving antiretroviral treatment in South Sudan. Continue reading Nearly 48,000 S. Sudanese living with HIV benefited from PEPFAR program
Category: Health
Govt targets to vaccinate 2.4 million people in new campaign
The Ministry of Health and its partners have begun a vaccination campaign against the Coronavirus targeting 2.4 million people across the country. Continue reading Govt targets to vaccinate 2.4 million people in new campaign
China reports nearly 13,000 Covid deaths over last week
China reported nearly 13,000 Covid-related deaths in hospitals between January 13 and 19, after a top health official said the vast majority of the population has already been infected by the virus. Continue reading China reports nearly 13,000 Covid deaths over last week
Egypt donates medical supplies to help affected people in Jonglei
The national government has received two tons of assorted medical supplies donated by the Egyptian government. Continue reading Egypt donates medical supplies to help affected people in Jonglei
Jonglei-Pibor conflict leaves tens of thousands in dire need of aid – NRC
The armed conflict witnessed recently in Lekuangole and Gumuruk counties of the Pibor Administrative Areas, left tens of thousands of displaced people in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Continue reading Jonglei-Pibor conflict leaves tens of thousands in dire need of aid – NRC
China reports almost 60,000 Covid-related deaths in a month
China on Saturday reported almost 60,000 Covid-related deaths in just over a month, the first major toll released by authorities since Beijing loosened virus restrictions in early December. Continue reading China reports almost 60,000 Covid-related deaths in a month
Drug-resistant gonorrhoea type detected in Nairobi
Researchers from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) say a new strain of gonorrhoea, a sexually transmitted disease resistant to standard antibiotics, is circulating in the capital, Nairobi, especially among female sex workers. Continue reading Drug-resistant gonorrhoea type detected in Nairobi
JTH struggles with care facilities for premature babies
Juba Teaching Hospital facilities are incapable of caring for premature babies due to inadequate oxygen concentrators, a reproductive health specialist has said. Continue reading JTH struggles with care facilities for premature babies
Uganda declares end of Ebola disease outbreak
Uganda today Wednesday declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak after the first case of the Sudan ebolavirus was confirmed in Mubende district on 20 September 2022. Continue reading Uganda declares end of Ebola disease outbreak
The health benefits of taking coffee
Many people take coffee for its caffeine which makes them feel less tired, increases energy levels, and burns fat, but multiple studies have found that taking the right quantity of coffee can actually prolong your life. Continue reading The health benefits of taking coffee