Medical Drug Supply Crisis Hits Magwi County

(MAGWI COUNTY) – Magwi County Health Director, Mr. Okot Martine, has appealed to residents to remain patient amid ongoing delays in the delivery of essential drugs to local health facilities in Eastern Equatoria State.

The delays, linked to the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP), have left many community members dependent on private pharmacies and clinics for medicines. Mr. Martine explained that the last official drug consignment, intended for cycle three, arrived in March 2025 and was fully used within three months. A new consignment scheduled for July has not yet reached the county.

Speaking to Voice of Freedom, Mr. Martine described the current situation as critical. He assured residents that the National Ministry of Health, alongside donors and project partners, is actively working to improve supply chains across South Sudan.

He noted that recent communication from the Ministry confirmed further delays in both drug delivery and payment of incentives for health staff. To manage the shortages, the county health department is rotating available drug stocks from other Primary Health Care Centres to facilities facing critical shortages.

Mr. Martine advised residents to continue obtaining prescribed medicines from private clinics when needed. He also encouraged the community to remain calm while the county and national authorities work to restore regular drug supplies.

The Health Sector Transformation Project is a major initiative funded primarily by the World Bank and managed by the National Ministry of Health. It aims to improve health service delivery and strengthen the capacity of South Sudan’s health sector.

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