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
Category: Health
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
Covid-19: Nearly 2,000 vaccinated in Juba
Nearly 2,000 health care workers and senior government officials have so far received their first doses of the coronavirus vaccine across Juba County. Continue reading Covid-19: Nearly 2,000 vaccinated in Juba
Health ministry ‘puts on hold’ A.U-donated vaccines
South Sudan’s Ministry of Health has sidelined over 60,000 coronavirus vaccines donated by the African Union over expiry date concerns. Continue reading Health ministry ‘puts on hold’ A.U-donated vaccines
Pariang mother dies after stillbirth
A 35-year old mother has died after giving birth to a deformed child at Pariang Teaching Hospital in Ruweng Administrative Area. Continue reading Pariang mother dies after stillbirth
HIV infection spreads from Equatoria to central states – official
There is high prevalence of new infections in central and northern parts of the country, the South Sudan HIV/AIDS Commission says. Continue reading HIV infection spreads from Equatoria to central states – official
Gov’t lifts partial lockdown
The National Taskforce on Coronavirus has lifted the partial lockdown. Continue reading Gov’t lifts partial lockdown
AstraZeneca recipients encourage you to get a jab
Some recipients of Coronavirus vaccine are encouraging members of the public to get a jab despite possible side effects. Continue reading AstraZeneca recipients encourage you to get a jab