More than 30 women and over 50 infants have died between 2019 and 2020 due to lack of a health facility in the area, the local chief of Kwarajek Payam said. Continue reading Mothers, newborns die due to lack of health facility in Kwarajek of Juba county
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17 more people test coronavirus positive
South Sudan on Monday confirmed 17 additional coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s number of confirmed total cases so far to 2,006. Continue reading 17 more people test coronavirus positive
Covid-19 death toll hits 500,000 as infections pass 10 million worldwide
More than 500,000 people worldwide have now lost their lives as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Johns Hopkins University in the US. Continue reading Covid-19 death toll hits 500,000 as infections pass 10 million worldwide
Nimule registers first Covid-19 case
Health authorities at the border town of Nimule have confirmed the first case of Covid-19 in the area on Saturday.
S.Sudan’s Covid-19 recoveries rise to 241
The number of people who have recovered from the novel Coronavirus has reached 241 in South Sudan after the Public Health Laboratory confirmed 17 recoveries on Thursday. Continue reading S.Sudan’s Covid-19 recoveries rise to 241
S.Sudan secures $4.1 million Covid-19 response funds
The government has secured $4.1 million to support its emergency response for coronavirus and strengthen the health system capacity for emergency preparedness in South Sudan. Continue reading S.Sudan secures $4.1 million Covid-19 response funds
UNICEF re-emphasizes importance of adhering to Covid 19 prevention measures
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases are rapidly increasing in South Sudan, it is important to recall that we all have an important role to play in containing the spread of the virus. Continue reading UNICEF re-emphasizes importance of adhering to Covid 19 prevention measures
UNFPA’s Dr. Kidane speaks about the likely impact of Covid-19 on SRHS
The United Nations Population Fund or UNFPA has warned that coronavirus is likely going to affect the provision of the integrated health systems including reproductive health services in South Sudan. Continue reading UNFPA’s Dr. Kidane speaks about the likely impact of Covid-19 on SRHS
Airport staff undergo COVID-19 preventive training
Thirty-six airport employees are undergoing training on how to prevent and respond to the spread of the coronavirus,the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority. Continue reading Airport staff undergo COVID-19 preventive training
Coronavirus cases stand at 1,942
South Sudan coronavirus cases have soared to 1,942 after the Ministry of Health confirmed 12 more cases on Wednesday. Continue reading Coronavirus cases stand at 1,942