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
Category: Health
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
Interview: Majority adhere to handwashing to prevent Covid-19
On Global Handwashing Day, some health experts in the country say the majority of the citizens are adhering to hand washing methods to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Continue reading Interview: Majority adhere to handwashing to prevent Covid-19
WES only ‘hears of’ personal protective equipment donations
Health authorities in Western Equatoria have concern over “lack of motivation and personal protective equipment” for frontline healthcare Continue reading WES only ‘hears of’ personal protective equipment donations
Raja suspected Ebola samples test negative
The samples collected from Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State after three people died of a strange disease have tested negative for Ebola and Continue reading Raja suspected Ebola samples test negative
Mental health patients lack support — ICRC
An untold number of people are struggling with mental health disorders in South Sudan without the care they need, the International Committee of the Red Cross has said.
Covid-19 cases rise to 2,787
The Ministry of Health has confirmed 10 new cases of coronavirus, raising South Sudan’s cumulative cases to 2,787. Continue reading Covid-19 cases rise to 2,787