Some women of Gumbo-Sherkat in Juba said their husbands have lost sense of responsibility due to excessive consumption of alcohol. Continue reading Gumbo-Sherkat women decry their men’s excessive drinking habits
Category: Health
Dhieu Mathok tests positive for Covid-19 in Doha
The minister of investment Dhieu Mathok has joined Foreign Affairs Minister in quarantine after testing positive for Covid-19 in Doha, Qatar, the Minister of Information has said.
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After 28 days of hunger strike, Abraham Chol’s relatives worried about his life
The family of self-proclaimed prophet Abraham Chol has said his health condition is deteriorating at the Juba Central Prison.
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Striking interns’ grievances referred to national government
The ministry of health in Central Equatoria State has referred to the national government the case of striking interns at El Sabbah Children’s hospital, citing lack of funds.
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Senior gov’t officials obtain Covid negative certificate without getting tested – VP
The National Taskforce on Coronavirus has revealed that some senior government officials have been obtaining the Coronavirus Continue reading Senior gov’t officials obtain Covid negative certificate without getting tested – VP
Health ministry lays off staff at emergency center over funding
The Ministry of Health has laid off some coronavirus essential workers at the Public Health Emergency Operation Center over lack of money.
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Interns at El Sabbah hospital down tools over unpaid allowances
Medical Interns at El Sabbah Children’s Hospital in Juba have gone on strike demanding transport and risk allowance, monthly incentive and feeding from the government.
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S Sudan EALA members, stakeholders discuss sexual-reproductive health bill
Members of parliament representing South Sudan at the East African Legislative Assembly have conducted a two-day consultative meeting, with stakeholders on the East African Community’s Sexual-Reproductive Health bill in Juba. Continue reading S Sudan EALA members, stakeholders discuss sexual-reproductive health bill
EU announces $2.3m to support flood victims in S Sudan
The European Union Commission has announced an emergency funding of $2.3 million to support people affected by floods in South Sudan.
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Udier expectant mothers trek to Ethiopia to access treatment
Expectant mothers in Udier of Longichuk County, Upper Nile State, walk for days to access health services in Maban and western Gambella region of Ethiopia, a healthcare worker has said.
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