The World Health Organization has advised the general public to wear face masks when unable to distance to help stop the spread of coronavirus. Continue reading Coronavirus: WHO advises public to wear masks
Category: Health
Machar, Angelina test negative for COVID-19
South Sudan’s First Vice President and his wife have tested negative for the novel coronavirus as they remain in isolation. Continue reading Machar, Angelina test negative for COVID-19
Interview with Justice Ajonye on rights of the older persons during Covid-19
Around the globe, most people dying from Covid-19 are old. Since South Sudan confirmed its first case of Covid-19 on April 5 this year, there is little or no special attention that has been accorded to the elderly or old person. Continue reading Interview with Justice Ajonye on rights of the older persons during Covid-19
Health minister suspends issuance of Covid-19 negative certificates
The Minister of Health has suspended the issuance of Covid-19 negative certificates, saying some individuals have been issuing fake ones. Continue reading Health minister suspends issuance of Covid-19 negative certificates
S. Korea delivers Covid-19 testing kits to Juba
The government of South Korea has donated 100 coronavirus testing kits and 20 thousand facemasks to help South Sudan in its battle against the pandemic. Continue reading S. Korea delivers Covid-19 testing kits to Juba
Drug and Food Authority bans Sawa-Sawa drink
The Food and Drug Control Authority has banned a soft drink “Sawa Sawa” over consumption standards. Continue reading Drug and Food Authority bans Sawa-Sawa drink
WHO says mass gatherings pose continuous risk for spread of Covid-19
The Director-General of the World Health Organization says mass gatherings continue to pose a risk of the spread of coronavirus.
Continue reading WHO says mass gatherings pose continuous risk for spread of Covid-19
Gov’t forms medical panel to advise on Covid-19
The government of South Sudan has established a Medical Advisory Panel to provide strategic analysis and guidance on health issues, particularly on the coronavirus. Continue reading Gov’t forms medical panel to advise on Covid-19
South Sudan coronavirus cases reach 1,317
South Sudan’s coronavirus cases have risen to 1,317 after an additional 186 cases and four deaths were announced on Tuesday.
EAC secretariat set to train airport staff in Juba on COVID-19
The training of airport staff in Juba on how to prevent and respond to COVID-19 is expected to kick off next week, the EAC Secretariat has announced in a statement. Continue reading EAC secretariat set to train airport staff in Juba on COVID-19