The medical Charity, MSF, says it has resumed its operations in Pieri area days after suspending its there due to tribal conflict. Continue reading MSF resumes operations in Pieri
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UNFPA donates $400,000 worth of reproductive health kits
The United Nations Population Fund has handed over to the Ministry of Health reproductive health kits worth 400,000 dollars to ensure the continuity of sexual and reproductive health services. Continue reading UNFPA donates $400,000 worth of reproductive health kits
MP calls for an end to cattle-related killings
A member of parliament has called on pastoralist communities to desist from cattle-related violence, saying it will only add more killings in the country. Continue reading MP calls for an end to cattle-related killings
Activist detained for ‘poor governance’ criticism
An activist is reportedly being held at a national security detention facility for criticizing the defunct Gogrial state government over slow response to communal fighting in the area. Continue reading Activist detained for ‘poor governance’ criticism
Avoid visits to Covid-19 patients – taskforce
The National Taskforce on COVID-19 has urged the public to limit visits to those admitted at Dr. John Garang Infectious Disease Centre for health and safety reasons. Continue reading Avoid visits to Covid-19 patients – taskforce
Extend Covid-19 testing to states – taskforce told
The national legislature has asked the newly reconstituted High-Level Taskforce on COVID-19 to expand its testing exercise to other States. Continue reading Extend Covid-19 testing to states – taskforce told
SSFA cancels football season
South Sudan Football Association has canceled all football activities in the country as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading SSFA cancels football season
Taskforce members, politicians urged to test for Covid-19
The chairperson of the reconstituted National Taskforce on Covid-19 has directed its members and political post holders in the country to get tested for coronavirus. Continue reading Taskforce members, politicians urged to test for Covid-19
Peacekeepers investigate intercommunal clashes in Jonglei
The UN mission in South Sudan says it is investigating the latest deadly clashes in Jonglei State. Continue reading Peacekeepers investigate intercommunal clashes in Jonglei
S. Sudan records 134 new cases of coronavirus
South Sudan has confirmed 134 new cases of coronavirus in the last 48 hours, according to the undersecretary at the Ministry of Health. Continue reading S. Sudan records 134 new cases of coronavirus