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A health worker administers a polio vaccine to a child in Juba

South Sudan mounts a nationwide polio vaccination campaign: a massive push towards stopping the ongoing outbreak

Juba, 11 November 2024: A nationwide campaign aimed at vaccinating 3.…
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South Sudan intensifies efforts to curb cholera outbreak

South Sudan intensifies efforts to curb cholera outbreak

Juba – Health authorities in South Sudan have declared a cholera…
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Health Minister Honorable Yolanda Awel Deng declared a cholera outbreak today in Renk, Upper Nile State

South Sudan declares cholera outbreak in Renk, Upper Nile State

Juba, 28 October 2024—The Ministry of Health has declared a cholera…
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Severe flooding compounds health crisis in South Sudan, WHO mobilizes response

Severe flooding compounds health crisis in South Sudan

Juba ‒ South Sudan is witnessing some of its worst flooding in…
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Health stakeholders pose for a group photo after the opening session of the raining of trainers on the Medical Certification of Cause of Death.

Introduction to Medical Certification of Cause of Death (MCCoD) using the Eleventh Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD 11) in South Sudan

South Sudan has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative in bolstering…
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WHO is enhancing mpox surveillance in South Sudan

With USAID’s support, WHO is enhancing mpox surveillance in South Sudan

Despite global efforts, mpox remains a significant public health…
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Undersecretary Dr Harriet Pasquale addresses participants of the JEE

South Sudan undertakes Second Joint External Evaluation to boost health security amidst challenges

In South Sudan, where challenges like disease outbreaks, limited…
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Ensuring primary health services for displaced people

Garantir des services de santé primaires aux personnes déplacées

Juba ‒ Mère de six enfants, Cecilia Achuwor, 38 ans, fait partie…
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Honourable Yolanda Awel Deng, Minister of Health, addressing audience during the commemoration of World Hepatitis Day in Juba, South Sudan

“It’s time for action - act now to reduce new infections and deaths from viral hepatitis” South Sudan marks World Hepatitis Day 2024

29 July 2024 - With the theme “It’s time for action,” South Sudan…
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Healthcare worker screening a patient at Juba Teaching Hospital during the commemoration of the World Hepatitis Day in Juba

Tackling the increasing burden of viral hepatitis in South Sudan

For Michael Akok, a 28-year-old fourth year university student, being…
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