The National Taskforce on Coronavirus has re-introduced a partial lockdown measure after a surge in coronavirus cases in the country.
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Category: Health
Gov’t orders mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for university staff and students
The National Task Force on Coronavirus has ordered mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for university staff and students countrywide.
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Gov’t, FAO dispatch team to investigate fish disease in Aweil
The Ministry of Livestock & Fisheries and United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization or FAO have dispatched a team of experts to Aweil in response to a new disease affecting fish in that area.
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President Kiir cancels Lui trip over new COVID wave
President Salva Kiir has canceled a trip for the Centenary celebrations in Lui Town of Western Equatoria State due to a surge in Covid-19 cases in the country.
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Gov’t introduces ban on unvaccinated public sector employees
The National Task Force on Coronavirus has ordered government institutions to ban public sector employees from entering their offices if they are unvaccinated or untested for COVID-19.
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MoH reports link Fangak ‘strange disease’ to malaria
The Ministry of Health has reported that the unknown disease which claimed lives of about 100 people was a surge of malaria cases due to over flooding in Fangak County.
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U.S. announces funding for poorest counties in S Sudan
The US government has announced more funding to improve access to clean water and sanitation services in some poorest and isolated counties in South Sudan. Continue reading U.S. announces funding for poorest counties in S Sudan
MoH reports 94 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday
South Sudan has confirmed 94 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours from Thursday, the Ministry of Health has said.
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Juba military hospital faces prolonged drug shortages
The Juba Military hospital is struggling with shortages of lifesaving drugs, ambulances and power cuts, the Director of Juba Military hospitals has said.
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UNICEF calls for an end to child marriage in S Sudan
The UN children’s agency, UNICEF has called for an end to child marriage in the country.
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