(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 communities in the area.
In light of the growing health needs, MSF has already ramped up the provision of medicines and equipment to Bori and Sokare Primary Health Care Centres. Hon. Wani Jackson Mule, the Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County, has expressed appreciation for the continual support of MSF, emphasizing its crucial role in assisting displaced families and host communities.
The Commissioner has also urged MSF to carry out health assessments in Logo village of Liwolo Payam, where a notable number of displaced individuals are in urgent need of medical attention. According to county authorities, the incursion by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in Nyainga-Muda has resulted in the displacement of over 2,900 households, affecting more than 16,036 individuals.
Within the displaced population are vulnerable groups such as women, children, and the elderly, who have sought refuge in various locations including Logo, Sokare, Bori, Mereguga, Wotakujong, and Sunyu. The development of a new health facility in Sunyu is viewed as a crucial measure to address the healthcare crisis, particularly as IDPs continue to strain the existing services in Bori and Sokare.
The Commissioner has pledged close collaboration between the county government and MSF to ensure the smooth implementation of this project.
