The Minister of Information, Michael Makuei, says his contacts are yet to be screened for coronavirus after he tested positive for the pandemic. Continue reading Makuei’s contacts await screening for Covid-19
Category: Health
UNHCR donates ambulances, supplies for Covid-19 fight
The UN Refugee Agency has donated two ambulances and protective equipment to areas at high risk of the coronavirus disease. Continue reading UNHCR donates ambulances, supplies for Covid-19 fight
UN records over 350 sexual violent incidents in 2 years
A new report by the UN Human Rights Commission has revealed that more than 350 incidents of sexual violence were recorded in South Sudan between January 2018 and January 2020.
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An angry Dr Elia blasts “news criminals”
The Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia, says he tested negative of COVID-19. Continue reading An angry Dr Elia blasts “news criminals”
Sexual violence survivors struggle to get healthcare – report
The UN Human Rights Commission says survivors of sexual violence continue to struggle to access adequate medical and mental healthcare Continue reading Sexual violence survivors struggle to get healthcare – report
Machar calls for review of lockdown measures
The First Vice President has advised the newly-reconstituted coronavirus taskforce to review the lockdown measures that were lifted two Continue reading Machar calls for review of lockdown measures
Dr. Riek Machar and wife test positive for COVID-19
South Sudan’s First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar has revealed to the country that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Continue reading Dr. Riek Machar and wife test positive for COVID-19
Activist wants Covid-19 preventive measures reviewed
A civil society activist has appealed to the newly constituted coronavirus taskforce to review the public health restrictions that were eased by the presidency weeks ago. Continue reading Activist wants Covid-19 preventive measures reviewed
Covid-19: South Sudan confirms 54 more cases
South Sudan’s Covid-19 cases have increased to nearly 300 after 54 people tested positive on Saturday.
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Kiir dissolves Covid-19 taskforce
President Salva Kiir has dissolved the High-Level Taskforce on coronavirus pandemic and reconstituted a new one. Continue reading Kiir dissolves Covid-19 taskforce