The Mayor of Juba City has called on butchers at Konyokonyo Market and other markets in the city to maintain cleanliness in their shops and slaughterhouses. Continue reading Juba mayor slams ‘unhealthy’ Konyo-konyo butcheries
Category: Health
Abdelbagi calls for acceptance of people with HIV in society
The Vice President for Service Cluster has called on South Sudanese to respect the human rights of people living with HIV and support them as equal members of the society. Continue reading Abdelbagi calls for acceptance of people with HIV in society
Warrap declares Hepatitis E outbreak
Warrap State government has declared an outbreak of Hepatitis E in Twic County after a 3-year-old girl tested positive. Continue reading Warrap declares Hepatitis E outbreak
Gov’t, partners launch polio outbreak response vaccination campaign
The Ministry of Health with support from the World Health Organization and UNICEF launched a polio outbreak response vaccination campaign on Tuesday. Continue reading Gov’t, partners launch polio outbreak response vaccination campaign
Juba Prison hosting 34 mentally ill persons – official
The Director of Juba Central Prison has raised concerns about the lack of psychiatric hospital, which has compelled families to send 34 mentally ill persons at the prison facilities. Continue reading Juba Prison hosting 34 mentally ill persons – official
Tambura overwhelmed by measles as 71 admitted: Commissioner
The Commissioner of Tambura County in Western Equatoria State said the area recorded increasing cases of measles disease as more than 70 critically ill patients have been hospitalized in one week. Continue reading Tambura overwhelmed by measles as 71 admitted: Commissioner
MoH, US-based cancer institute agree cancer awareness partnership
The National Ministry of Health and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have agreed to collaborate on raising awareness and data gathering about Cancer in the country. Continue reading MoH, US-based cancer institute agree cancer awareness partnership
Juba bakes in excessive heat as meteorologist warns against exposure
A South Sudanese meteorologist has projected continuous excessive heatwaves across the country up to the middle of March as the country approaches the rainy season. Continue reading Juba bakes in excessive heat as meteorologist warns against exposure
Bakers decry low wages amid economic meltdown
Bakery workers in Juba, South Sudan have voiced grievances regarding low wages and dire working conditions while calling for a pay increase to help them cope with the current economic situation. Continue reading Bakers decry low wages amid economic meltdown
MSF sounds alarm as overcrowding hits Renk, Bulukat transit centers
Medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned on Thursday of a deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Bulukat and Renk transit centers for refugees and returnees crossing through Upper Nile state. Continue reading MSF sounds alarm as overcrowding hits Renk, Bulukat transit centers