Two weeks ago, during the governors’ forum meeting in Juba, the Chairperson of the South Sudan HIV and Aids Commission, Esterina Novelo disclosed that 173, 000 people are living with HIV in the country.
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Category: Health
Minister Yolanda blames poor health services on under-funding
The national Minister of Health Yolanda Awel Deng blames the deplorable health services across the country on under-funding by the government. Continue reading Minister Yolanda blames poor health services on under-funding
World Aids Day: USAID calls for youth inclusion in fight against HIV
The US Agency for International Development says young people should effectively be engaged by all stakeholders in the fight against HIV and AIDS in the country. Continue reading World Aids Day: USAID calls for youth inclusion in fight against HIV
Public warned not to drink from just-opened water plant for 3 days
The Urban Water Corporation has cautioned the pubic against drinking from JICA-funded water project currently undergoing testing in Juba, until the end of three days. Continue reading Public warned not to drink from just-opened water plant for 3 days
Girls in Sub-Saharan Africa are 3 times more likely to get HIV – report
Adolescent girls and young women are three times more likely to be infected with HIV than boys and men of the same age, the United Nations Program on HIV/Aids suggests in a report. Continue reading Girls in Sub-Saharan Africa are 3 times more likely to get HIV – report
Implementation of EAC Common Market Protocol explained
Key commitments and achievements in the East Africa common market protocol have been met especially on the five freedoms and two rights, according to a senior official with the regional block.
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Kenya hit by free condom shortage ahead of Christmas festivities
A civil society group in Kenya has raised concerns on a looming condom shortage across the country ahead of the Christmas festive season. Continue reading Kenya hit by free condom shortage ahead of Christmas festivities
Govt, partners inaugurate Ebola testing center in Gumbo
Health authorities in Central Equatoria State and partners have inaugurated an Ebola Screening and Testing Center at Gumba Sherikat East of the capital Juba. Continue reading Govt, partners inaugurate Ebola testing center in Gumbo
S. Sudan unlikely to attain Zero HIV Infections by 2030 – official warns
South Sudan is among the countries registering increased new HIV infections in the region – and is unlikely to achieve the Global Agenda of Zero Infections by 2030, says the head of the country’s HIV/AIDS commission. Continue reading S. Sudan unlikely to attain Zero HIV Infections by 2030 – official warns
Measles-hit Unity State gears up vaccination
Health authorities and partners in Unity State on Tuesday launched a measles vaccination campaign after registering 50 cases of the contagious disease in displacement camps. Continue reading Measles-hit Unity State gears up vaccination