The Minister of Interior says security forces have arrested a number of suspected criminals in connection with night robberies in Juba. Continue reading Night robbers arrested after numerous complaints in Juba
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Teachers & learners to benefit from $17 million grant
South Sudan and African Development Bank have signed a grant agreement worth 17.7 million dollars aimed at improving the education sector in the country. Continue reading Teachers & learners to benefit from $17 million grant
Lol State gov’t critic detained, another on the run
An activist in Lol has been detained in Juba and another on the run after they criticized the state government over poor governance. Continue reading Lol State gov’t critic detained, another on the run
Free testing and treatment for Hepatitis C launched
The Ministry of health with support from the government of Egypt has launched a free testing and treatment for Hepatitis C in South Sudan. Continue reading Free testing and treatment for Hepatitis C launched
Impeachment dispute solved in Wau
The Council of States in Juba has resolved an impeachment dispute between two arms of Wau state government. Continue reading Impeachment dispute solved in Wau
MP calls for simplification of peace document
A lawmaker has called for simplification of the peace document, saying not everyone understands its technical language. Continue reading MP calls for simplification of peace document
Put people first-UN Chief
The UN chief has urged world leaders to put the interests of the people above their own. Continue reading Put people first-UN Chief
Gov’t criticized for prioritizing EAC membership fee before civil servants salaries
Some members of the public say they are not happy with the government for prioritizing the membership to the economic bloc when its civil servants are starving. Continue reading Gov’t criticized for prioritizing EAC membership fee before civil servants salaries
Al-Sabah hospital takes responsibility for wrongful death
The Al Sabah Children’s Hospital says it has taken responsibility for the recent wrongful death of a teenage girl.
According to her family, Ayen Majok Deng was referred to Al-Sabah Children after being diagnosed with pneumonia at a health facility in Bor about two weeks ago.
However, on Tuesday last week, the young girl reportedly woke up feeling a bit better until at 11am when an intern wrongly injected Benzathine penicillin to her vein.
The drug was to be injected to her behind.
As a result, the intravenous injection caused general body pain which killed the young girl, making the unnamed student to run away.
When contacted by Eye Radio, the acting Executive director of Al Sabbah Children’s Hospital – Dr. Felix Nyungura – said:
“We do accept the responsibility of what has happened, as what i said before it really pains me about the loss of this child. However, there is very little we can do but, because the child has passed away, the parents can take their decision. But what we know is we are on the wrong side. Because what has happened is abnormal and it should not have happened.”
For his part, Mabior Atem, who represents the family – which is suing the hospital over medical negligence – says they are insisting on seeking justice for the little girl.
“Up to now we cannot really disclose what we have as a family. But what we need is justice for the late. So there is nothing much that we can say at this point. We need to complete all the legal processes before we may decide what to do.”
Kapoeta at risk of hunger after heavy downpour
The governor of Kapoeta state says there is looming famine as heavy rains destroy farms there. Continue reading Kapoeta at risk of hunger after heavy downpour