South Sudan’s Ministry of Health and its partners have called for increased domestic health financing and stronger accountability to improve healthc...
South Sudan’s Ministry of Health and its partners have called for increased domestic health financing and stronger accountability to improve healthcare delivery and reduce reliance on donor funding.The call was made at the conclusion of the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) Year 3, Quarter 1 Implementation Review Meeting in Juba, which brought together government institutions, fund managers and implementing partners to assess progress, identify challenges and agree on measures to improve health service delivery.Speaking at the meeting, Dr. Jonathan Majok, Director General for International Health and Coordination and HSTP Project Coordinator, reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to increasing government investment in the health sector to reduce dependence on external funding and minimize delays in financing and payments.Majok also called for greater private-sector participation and investment in healthcare, saying additional domestic resources are essential to building a sustainable and resilient health system.Meanwhile, Dr. Peter Magok, Director General of Upper Nile State, speaking on behalf of state directors general, urged stakeholders to make better use of available local resources and strengthen cooperation to address challenges affecting healthcare delivery across the states.The Ministry of Health and its partners agreed to monitor implementation of the recommendations through monthly coordination meetings. Progress will also be assessed during the next quarterly review, with particular attention to improvements in key health service indicators.The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to stronger government leadership, increased domestic resource mobilization, effective partnerships and shared accountability as South Sudan works towards a sustainable, resilient and government-led health system.Photo Credit: Ministry of Health.
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