Members of the East Africa Legislative Assembly have conducted the second public hearing Monday, with South Sudan stakeholders on the draft bill on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Juba. Continue reading EALA Reproductive Health Bill; a discord between religion and civilization
Category: Health
“No monkeypox case in Kapoeta,” authorities say
The health authorities in Eastern Equatoria State say medical experts investigating the reports of a monkeypox have found no prevalence of the viral disease in Kapoeta areas. Continue reading “No monkeypox case in Kapoeta,” authorities say
Former Nilepet Managing Director dies in Dubai, UAE
The former Managing Director of the state-owned National Oil and Gas Company, Nilepet, Paul Adong has died in Dubai, a family member has confirmed to Eye Radio Monday morning.
Benjamin Majak says Engineer Paul Adong died in a hotel room on Saturday night following a short illness.
He had traveled to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates two weeks ago after developing an abdominal complication.
“What happened is that he went to Dubai for a medical check-up. Some two weeks back, he was having a complaint in his stomach and was continuing with medication there. And all saddened on the night of Saturday he died in a place where he was lodging in a hotel,” said Majak.
However, Benjamin says the family is sending a team to Dubai to find out the cause of the death.
“Our people there in the embassy informed us Sunday and some of our relatives will be going today [Monday] to Dubai to see the circumstances of his death,
“And also the medical report that they will find and they will feed us back either this [Monday] evening or tomorrow [Tuesday].”
The late was the pioneer and Managing Director of the National Petroleum Company until his sacking in 2015.
He was then replaced by Joseph Cleto Deng who was also later removed in a presidential decree.
After his dismissal, the deceased was transferred to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mining where he served briefly before establishing a private oil and gas company.
More details on the cause of Adong’s death is yet to be disclosed.
Around one billion people in the world are mentally ill: WHO
A new report by the UN’s World Health Organization has shown that nearly one billion people worldwide suffer from some form of mental disorder. Continue reading Around one billion people in the world are mentally ill: WHO
‘Menstrual pads shortage keeps school girls home during periods,’ official
Lack of proper menstrual hygiene products and services forces school-going girls to stay at home during their menstruation phases, says the head of a youth-led organization. Continue reading ‘Menstrual pads shortage keeps school girls home during periods,’ official
Official wants over 15 years jail term for child marriage perpetrators
The Minister of Gender, Child and Social Welfare in Central Equatoria State, is pushing for the enactment of laws providing for more than 15 years in jail for perpetrators of child marriage. Continue reading Official wants over 15 years jail term for child marriage perpetrators
Juba Teaching Hospital stuck with dozens of unclaimed corpses
The mortuary at Juba Teaching Hospital is reportedly stuck with sixty unclaimed dead bodies, which are too expensive to be given a decent burial.
Continue reading Juba Teaching Hospital stuck with dozens of unclaimed corpses
Gov’t investigating Kapoeta monkeypox rumors
Health authorities in Eastern Equatoria State are investigating rumors of a monkeypox case in Kapoeta County. Continue reading Gov’t investigating Kapoeta monkeypox rumors
EAC Partner States urged to educate citizens on monkeypox
East African Community Partner States have been urged to provide necessary information for their citizens to protect themselves against monkeypox and prevent the virus from spreading. Continue reading EAC Partner States urged to educate citizens on monkeypox
MoH launches cholera vaccination campaign in Juba
The Ministry of Health and partners have launched an oral cholera vaccination campaign in Juba County of Central Equatoria State. Continue reading MoH launches cholera vaccination campaign in Juba