The national Ministry of Health has deployed a rapid response team to investigate a suspected outbreak of viral hemorrhagic fever in Western Equatoria as five people have so far died. Continue reading 5 die of suspected Viral Hemorrhagic Fever in WES, MoH dispatches probe team
Category: Health
Govt urged to intervene as Juba Teaching Hospital lacks adequate medical supplies
A medical director at Juba Teaching Hospital has called on the government to intervene as the hospital is faced with irregular supplies of medicines, forcing patients to buy most of the consumables from private pharmacies.
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Juba International Airport garbage cleared after Eye Radio report
The heap of garbage which was around the parking areas at Juba International Airport was cleared on Thursday by Juba City Council in the presence of the Mayor after a report by Eye Radio showing photos of uncollected garbage.
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Juba City Council urged to provide citizens with garbage collection tools
A civil society activist has called on the government especially Juba City Council to provide tools for the citizens to ease the collection and disposal of garbage. Continue reading Juba City Council urged to provide citizens with garbage collection tools
Eat local breed chicken as hybrid is unsafe, warns food safety expert
A South Sudanese food safety expert is calling on the citizens to only eat local breed chickens, and warned against too much consumption of hybrid chickens, citing that it’s hazardous for human health. Continue reading Eat local breed chicken as hybrid is unsafe, warns food safety expert
Healthcare Association condemns killing of nurse in Warrap State
The South Sudan Nurses and Midwives Association in Juba has condemned the killing of a registered nurse in a road ambush on Christmas Day in Warrap State. Continue reading Healthcare Association condemns killing of nurse in Warrap State
Private sector told to support fight against tropical diseases in S. Sudan
An official at the Ministry of Health is appealing to the private sector to help support the elimination of neglected tropical diseases. Continue reading Private sector told to support fight against tropical diseases in S. Sudan
JEDCO relocates ‘unsafe’ power lines at Jebel Market after Eye Radio story
Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) on Saturday started the disconnection and relocation of electricity power lines wired close to a shopping centre under construction in Juba. Continue reading JEDCO relocates ‘unsafe’ power lines at Jebel Market after Eye Radio story
MoH launches five-year strategy to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases
The National Ministry of Health has launched a five-year Master Plan 2023 in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the country. Continue reading MoH launches five-year strategy to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases
MP calls for implementation of ban on gin alcohol
A national legislator has reiterated calls to implement a ban on consumption of small-bottled hard liquors in Juba ahead of the festive season. Continue reading MP calls for implementation of ban on gin alcohol