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Category: Health
Floods expose Jonglei children to malnutrition – UNICEF
The number of malnourished children in greater Jonglei is increasing daily due to impacts created by floods, the UN children’s agency says. Continue reading Floods expose Jonglei children to malnutrition – UNICEF
Ethiopia offers S Sudanese doctors 100 scholarships
The government of Ethiopia has offered 100 scholarships to South Sudanese doctors. Continue reading Ethiopia offers S Sudanese doctors 100 scholarships
We have failed the country – VP Nyandeng
The country’s leaders have failed the citizens particularly the youth to providing basic services, the Vice-president for Gender and Youth has said. Continue reading We have failed the country – VP Nyandeng
Malakal chiefs battered over airport land issue
Ten traditional chiefs, including the Paramount Chief of Malakal, have been allegedly severely beaten by criminals in Upper Nile State. Continue reading Malakal chiefs battered over airport land issue
Amb Nyang dies in a Nairobi banking hall
The South Sudanese ambassador to Eritrea collapsed and died at a banking hall in Nairobi, Kenya, on Thursday, Kenyan media has reported. Continue reading Amb Nyang dies in a Nairobi banking hall
South Sudan records 15 polio cases
South Sudan has recorded new cases of polio despite having been recently declared polio-free by the World Health Organization. Continue reading South Sudan records 15 polio cases
Unity residents call off strike
The communities living in oil-producing areas in Unity State have called off their protests after reportedly reaching a deal with the Continue reading Unity residents call off strike
Doctors want Covid-19 preventive measures reinforced
The South Sudan Doctor’s Union has called on concerned authorities to reinforce COVID-19 preventive measures in the wake of the global resurgence of new infections. Continue reading Doctors want Covid-19 preventive measures reinforced
Covid-19 testing at border points hurts regional trade
The East African Business Council has urged the partner states to end testing for coronavirus at border points, to increase trade. Continue reading Covid-19 testing at border points hurts regional trade