(JUBA) – Authorities in South Sudan seized more than 230 bags of expired blend tea in Juba as part of a wider inspection campaign targeting unsafe and substandard goods on sale in local markets. The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) confirmed that 235 bags of expired tea, originallyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Health of South Sudan has commissioned a new solar power system at its headquarters in Juba, marking a transition towards renewable energy solutions in public health infrastructure. The project was implemented in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) South Sudan and funded byContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Commissioner of Juba County, Emmanuel Tete Ezoon, has urged residents to stop dumping waste on the streets and announced that every Saturday will now be observed as a general cleaning day for the city. Speaking on Sunday, the Commissioner said designated waste collection points have alreadyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has intercepted and rejected a shipment of maize flour after tests confirmed that it contained dangerous levels of aflatoxin above the safe limit for human consumption. The laboratory analysis was carried out in Juba, where officials confirmed that the flourContinue Reading
(CENTRAL EQUATORIA) – Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has unveiled plans to build a new health facility in Sunyu village, Kajo-Keji County, in response to the recent clashes that have caused significant displacements in the region. The facility is set to serve internally displaced persons (IDPs) as well as host communitiesContinue Reading
(LAKES STATE) – Patients receiving medical services at the Kiir Mayardit Women’s Hospital in Rumbek, Lakes State, are expressing their appreciation for the quality of care they are receiving. They have described the facility as a vital resource for the health and well-being of mothers and children. The hospital, whichContinue Reading
(GOGRIAL WEST COUNTY) – The Governor of Warrap State, Ambassador Bol Wek Agoth, made an unannounced visit to Akon Primary Health Care Centre on Wednesday following reports of a cholera outbreak in the area. The Governor was received by the Commissioner of Gogrial West County, Hon. Victor Wek Koor, alongsideContinue Reading
Lakes State government, in collaboration with partners, has initiated the distribution of the second dose of malaria and measles vaccines across Lakes State. The launch took place on Wednesday. The Minister of Cabinet Affairs in Lakes State, Stephen Mathiang Deng, commended the national Ministry of Health and health partners forContinue Reading
The community of Kuac Ayok in Gogrial West county, Warrap State, is grieving the loss of Late Mayol Akeer who tragically passed away due to excessive milk consumption on Wednesday. The untimely death occurred as the late Mayol Akeer prepared for the Dinka annual fattening competition. Following the customary practicesContinue Reading
(BOR) – The Jonglei State Government has commenced a two week livestock vaccination campaign aimed at combating East Coast Fever and other significant diseases affecting cattle, sheep and goats. The launch event, which took place in Bor on Friday, signifies a vital step in the state’s commitment to enhancing animalContinue Reading
