The high-level task force on COVID-19 says it is facing resistance from family members in the burial of those who died of coronavirus. Continue reading Covid-19 taskforce faces burial resistance
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Several health workers test positive for Covid-19
Several frontline healthcare workers have been isolated after they tested positive for the virus, the reconstituted national task force on coronavirus has said. Continue reading Several health workers test positive for Covid-19
Guterres urges developed nations to emulate Africa’s COVID-19 response
The UN Secretary-General has urged developed countries to adopt strict measures, as done in Africa, to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Continue reading Guterres urges developed nations to emulate Africa’s COVID-19 response
Crackdown on indiscipline traffic police officers begins in Juba
The National Police Service has begun a crackdown on indiscipline traffic police officers in Juba. Continue reading Crackdown on indiscipline traffic police officers begins in Juba
‘Please stay at home’: Kiir appeals as COVID-19 cases spike
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
AU chair calls for ‘dialogue over military intervention’ in Africa
The Chairperson of the African Union has called on leaders to ensure peace, along with security prevails to spur development in the continent. Continue reading AU chair calls for ‘dialogue over military intervention’ in Africa
Activist requests the formation of a ‘medical doctors’ taskforce on COVID-19
A member of a civil society group is appealing to the National Taskforce to establish a technical secretariat that will conduct day-to-day coronavirus response. Continue reading Activist requests the formation of a ‘medical doctors’ taskforce on COVID-19
Bor residents told to prepare for flash floods
Officials in Jonglei state’s capital, Bor, are encouraging residents to dig water passages in preparations of flash floods that are expected to hit the town in the coming days.
Continue reading Bor residents told to prepare for flash floods
S.Sudan COVID-19 cases surpass neighbouring countries
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
Another woman gang-raped in Juba’s hotspot
A mother of two has reportedly been gang-raped by armed men before her children in Juba’s Gudele suburb. Continue reading Another woman gang-raped in Juba’s hotspot