An official in Western Equatoria state says they lack anti-venom medication as cases of rampant snake bites continue to rise in Mvolo County. Continue reading Official reports worrying numbers of snake bites in Mvolo County
Category: Health
Health ministry concerned over ‘vaccine hesitancy’
Health officials are concerned over the public’s unwillingness to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. Continue reading Health ministry concerned over ‘vaccine hesitancy’
Auditor’s report: J1, finance ministry, others illicitly acquire community oil shares
A report by the Auditor-General has revealed that communities in oil-producing areas lost over 31 million dollars to the Office of the President, Ministry of Finance, and other unauthorized entities. Continue reading Auditor’s report: J1, finance ministry, others illicitly acquire community oil shares
Coronavirus: WHO urges African nations to keep expired vaccines
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged African countries not to destroy Covid-19 vaccines that may have passed their expiry date.
Continue reading Coronavirus: WHO urges African nations to keep expired vaccines
Over 300 persons with leprosy ask for assistance
Nearly 300 people suffering from leprosy are in dire need of food assistance and drinking water at Rokwe village, Luri Payam. Continue reading Over 300 persons with leprosy ask for assistance
Minister accuses oil companies of employment discrimination
The Minister of Petroleum has accused the oil companies of deliberately rejecting applications from the local workforce. Continue reading Minister accuses oil companies of employment discrimination
Why malnutrition is alarming in South Sudan
An estimated 7.3 million people, about 60% of South Sudan’s population, are projected to be facing severe acute food insecurity in 2021, according to UNICEF. Continue reading Why malnutrition is alarming in South Sudan
Schools to reopen under strict Coronavirus rules
The Ministry of Health says it has set strict coronavirus guidelines ahead of the planned reopening of schools next month. Continue reading Schools to reopen under strict Coronavirus rules
Bor cemetery gets full
Residents of Bor town are forced to bury dead bodies on top of existing graves due to a lack of space at the cemetery in Jonglei State capital, Continue reading Bor cemetery gets full
System fails GBV survivors – analyst
Survivors of gender-based violence do not pursue justice because of the failure by the system to quickly investigate and prosecute Continue reading System fails GBV survivors – analyst