(JUBA) – The daughter of President Salva Kiir, Adut Salva Kiir, has donated a consignment of medical and educational supplies to the Ruweng Administrative Area in northern South Sudan. The donation, made through her charitable organisation, the Adut Salva Kiir (ASK) Foundation, includes antimalarial drugs, other essential medicines and school materials intended to support struggling health and education sectors in the region.
The contribution was officially received in Juba on Monday by government officials from the Ruweng Administrative Area. However, the supplies have not yet been delivered to their intended destinations in the Greater Abiemnom and Pariang areas.
According to Ruweng’s Minister of Health, Sarah Achol Bol, the donation consists of 26 cartons of antimalarial medicine and additional medical and educational items. She said the supplies will help strengthen the delivery of healthcare services in line with the administration’s development objectives.
“This support will enhance healthcare services in line with the policies of our government, led by His Excellency Stephano Wieu de Mialek,” said Minister Achol during an interview with Radio Tamazuj.
Local leaders and residents in Ruweng have welcomed the gesture. John Atong, a resident of the area, said the antimalarial drugs will be particularly valuable during the rainy season, when malaria infections tend to rise sharply.
“We appreciate the president’s daughter for this initiative,” Atong stated.
Despite the positive reception, health experts and observers caution that while philanthropic support is helpful, it cannot replace the need for consistent public funding and systemic improvements in the health sector.
Ruweng faces ongoing challenges such as a lack of medical personnel, outdated infrastructure, and limited access to essential services. These challenges are made worse by seasonal flooding, poor roads, and delays in delivering medical supplies to remote areas.
The Ruweng Administrative Area, which includes vital oil fields and is mainly inhabited by pastoralist communities, continues to suffer from chronic underinvestment in healthcare. Many residents are forced to travel long distances to access basic medical treatment.
