Dr Ajak Makor - File Photo

As of 18th May 2020, South Sudan has recorded over 300 of the COVID-19 cases, with 4 recovered, and 6 death. Eye Radio talks to Dr. Ajak Makor, one of the COVID-19 patients who is recovering.  Dr. Makor who is also a consultant surgeon at Juba Military Hospital said he was associated with contacts of the sixth case of COVID-19.

Dr. Makor isolated himself immediately in his room since April 24^th.  He was tested on 6^th May, but he started developing symptoms since May 7^th with a sore throat, generalized body ache, fever, and chest paint.  He said he used low-dose aspirin, paracetamol high-dose, and local herbs, and it took him a week to feel better and almost recovered.

Dr. Makor gives his account of emotionally harrowing days in isolation to Eye Radio’s Journalist, Emmanuel Akile.