Category: Health

President Salva Kiir has urged people to exercise self-control and avoid leaving homes just to “congregate at tea places” as the number of COVID-19 patients moves closer to the 1,000-mark. Continue reading ‘Please stay at home’: Kiir appeals as COVID-19 cases spike

South Sudan has recorded its highest yet number of coronavirus cases pushing the number towards the 1,000-mark. Continue reading S.Sudan COVID-19 cases surpass neighbouring countries

The government of Japan has denied reports that it donated virus prevention cards to President Salva Kiir and his aides. Continue reading Japan denies donating unproven ‘virus prevention’ card to President Kiir

South Sudan’s First Vice President has called on people to immediately seek medical attention as soon as they experience any form of respiratory illness. Continue reading Machar urges public to test for COVID-19

The Office of the President has confirmed receiving a Japanese-made card that reportedly keeps the virus away from the President and some of his ministers. Continue reading Kiir and aides given ‘unproven’ virus protection cards

 

South Sudan’s National Taskforce on Covid-19 confirmed 2 more deaths and 92 cases of the coronavirus disease on Saturday.

Continue reading S. Sudan’s Covid-19 deaths increase as cases pass 600

The Office of the President has refuted social media claims that President Salva Kiir had been evacuated to Cairo for medical attention. Continue reading Ateny says ‘Kiir is healthy in his house’

The Kenyan government says all transit cargo will be moved by the Standard Gauge Railway from Mombasa to Naivasha where truckers will pick them for delivery to Uganda, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Continue reading Kenya diverts E. African cargo to Naivasha depot

 

South Sudan’s coronavirus tally rose to 563 with the announcement of 82 positive test results on Friday. Continue reading S. Sudan’s Covid-19 cases pass 500