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World Health Organization (WHO) - South Sudan
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Minister of Health and World Health Organization (WHO) Representative visit Wau to strengthen Health services in Regional Hub

The supplies also feature essential trauma kits to support surgical services at Wau Hospital and 91 packs of malaria treatment for toddlers, ensuring timely care for vulnerable patients

The Minister of Health, Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial and the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to South Sudan, Dr. Humphrey Karamagi, conducted a two-day high-level field visit to Wau to reaffirm government and partner commitment to strengthening health services in the region. The delegation also included the undersecretary, the chair…

World Health Organization (WHO) - South Sudan
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South Sudan launches and signs off the One Health Strategic Plan and the 2nd National Action Plan for Health Security (2025-2030)

The launch of the One Health Strategic Plan and the 2nd National Action Plan for Health Security (2025-2030) will foster the multisectoral coordination

To strengthen preparedness and response to public health emergencies of international concern, South Sudan signed off and launched the One Health Strategic Plan and the 2nd National Action Plan for Health Security (2025-2030).The two plans are synergistic, build on evidence from the 2024 Joint External Evaluation and integrate human, animal,…

World Health Organization (WHO) - South Sudan
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Rainy season increases cholera threat in South Sudan

To support vaccination efforts, South Sudan secured over 8.7 million doses of oral cholera vaccines from the International Coordination Group (ICG) to protect communities, and deployment. the country has applied for additional doses

The ongoing rainy season in South Sudan is slowing cholera response efforts in some locations, raising concerns about further transmission and undermining progress the country has made so far in combating the outbreak. South Sudan experiences heavy rainfall between mid-July and October. The States of Jonglei, Unity, Upper Nile, Northern…

World Health Organization (WHO) - South Sudan
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World Health Organization (WHO) hands over supplies to Al Sabbah Children Hospital, South Sudan’s only children hospital

The medical supplies and equipment were procured with funding from the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)

Al Sabbah children hospital is the only tertiary referral children’s hospital in South Sudan with a stabilization center receiving children with severe acute malnutrition from all parts of the country. This translates into the high demand for medical supplies and equipment for the hospital to be able to tend to…

World Health Organization (WHO) - South Sudan
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World Health Organization (WHO) and UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) standby partners strengthen cholera response in South Sudan

South Sudan declared a cholera outbreak in October 2024, since then, the Ministry of Health with support from World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners, has mounted a comprehensive response, designating the outbreak as a highest-priority emergency

Amidst the ongoing cholera outbreak in South Sudan, the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed gratitude for the critical support provided by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and WHO’s Standby Partners (SBPs). Their timely and coordinated assistance has significantly enhanced WHO’s capacity to support the government of South…

World Health Organization (WHO) - South Sudan
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Exploring innovation: Business Management System (BMS) User Experience Lab concludes in South Sudan

The interactive session conducted from 30 June to 4 July 2025, successfully engaged over 189 staff members, giving them practical hands-on experience with the HR BMS module through simulation exercise

In preparation for the rollout of the new Business Management System (BMS), WHO Office in South Sudan conducted a five-day BMS Human Capital Management (HCM) Lab to familiarize staff with WHO’s new BMS, which will replace the current GSM-based system to enhance efficiency and streamline operations. The interactive session conducted…

World Health Organization (WHO) - South Sudan
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Strengthening safe blood supply to help save lives

The campaign also featured an awareness and advocacy component, with the participation of various stakeholders, including high-level government officials

In line with this year’s theme marking the World Blood Donor Day celebrated on 14 June the South Sudan National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS) conducted several activities. With support from World Health Organization (WHO) and the Red Cross, NBTS organized a blood donation campaign and drive to raise awareness of…

World Health Organization (WHO) - South Sudan
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African Vaccination Week 2025: Big Catch-Up and vaccine introduction to boost South Sudan’s health

South Sudan’s Ministry of Health highlighted the progress that has been driven by the Expanded programme on Immunization and called on the people of South Sudan to take an active role by getting vaccinated

Mrs. Lavina Mariba, today, celebrated the launch of the African vaccination week as a proud mother, with all her three children fully vaccinated and every family member up to date with their shots. “All my children are fully vaccinated, my husband and I as well,” said Mariba “my children have…

World Health Organization (WHO) - South Sudan
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South Sudan Health Sector Transformation Project: innovating health system development amid challenges

The HSTP brings a national approach to health service delivery that replaces multiple donor funded programs supporting the health sector

The Ministry of Health (MoH) and World Health Organization (WHO) have signed the health systems strengthening output agreement component of the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) today, ushering in a new era of strengthened healthcare across the country. South Sudan faces health challenges exacerbated by conflict, inadequate infrastructure, and the…

World Health Organization (WHO) - South Sudan
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Saving lives and safeguarding mothers during childbirth in South Sudan: a midwife's poignant recollection

South Sudan has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios globally, with 1,223 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births

The agony experienced by mothers during childbirth evokes sorrowful memories for Mrs. Atto Christine Lino, a midwife in South Sudan. Mrs. Lino, a 28-year-old midwife, working at Gurei Primary Health Care Centre in Juba, highlights the severe challenges mothers go through while delivering babies in South Sudan. “It is always…