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Participants posing for a group photo

South Sudan strategizes towards strengthening the health systems to improve the quality and coverage of immunization services

Juba, 9 November 2018 - To improve immunization outcomes in South…
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WHO enhances Ebola Rapid Response Readiness Capacities in South Sudan

WHO enhances Ebola Rapid Response Readiness Capacities in South Sudan

The World Health Organization is supporting the Ministry of Health of…
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Dr Moeti and the entourage posing for a group photo after her meeting with H.E. Mr. Taban Deng Gai, First Vice President of South Sudan in his office

WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti concludes a 4 day Mission with a pledge to scale up efforts on South Sudan’s health agenda

Juba 23 October 2018 – WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr…
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The RRT team conducting investigations in the community

The Ministry of Health of South Sudan successfully conducts its first ever diagnostic test for Ebola

South Sudan has successfully conducted its first ever laboratory test…
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MMT providing supportive supervision during the measles campaign in Malek - Yirol East

WHO is using strategic approaches to provide lifesaving health and nutrition services in hard to reach areas of South Sudan

13 October 2018, Juba – In an effort to provide quality emergency…
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Dr Olu presenting his letter of credentials to Honorable Deng Dau Deng Malek. Photo: WHO

WHO Representative, Dr Olu, Olushayo Oluseun, presents his letter of credentials to the Hon Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Corporation, South Sudan

Juba, 5 October 2018 –Dr Olu, Olushayo Oluseun, the newly appointed…
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The NPHL team testing samples

South Sudan establishes Rota sentinel surveillance to determine the extent of Rotavirus infection among children with acute diahorrea

Juba, 2 October 2018 – To determine the extent of Rota virus…
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The facilitator making a presentation on HIV Care Cascades - how can cascade analysis lead to program improvements

With WHO’s support, South Sudan strengthens HIV treatment cascade to improve interventions and achieve the national 90-90-90 targets

Juba 14 September 2018 – WHO in partnership with the Ministry of…
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Theoretical session on case management of HAT

WHO steps up efforts to accelerates the elimination of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) in South Sudan

Human African trypanosomiasis, or sleeping sickness, threatens…
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Mr Geoffrey Namara WHO Malaria M&E Expert facilitating a session

South Sudan sets to improve malaria surveillance through a sentinel site strengthening approach

Malaria, a disease endemic in South Sudan with the entire population…
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