Health workers at Yambio State Hospital in Western Equatoria state continue to provide essential medical services despite shortages of essential medic...
Health workers at Yambio State Hospital in Western Equatoria state continue to provide essential medical services despite shortages of essential medicines and delays in the payment of staff incentives, according to the hospital’s medical director.Dr. Conte Samuel said the hospital treats nearly 200 patients daily across its various departments, with the maternity department receiving a particularly high number of patients.Samuel said delays in incentive payments had affected staff morale but had not stopped health workers from reporting for duty and caring for patients who rely on the facility for essential and lifesaving treatment.The hospital serves residents of Yambio town and neighboring counties, providing care to mothers, newborns, children and other patients despite challenges affecting its operations.The situation highlights the difficulties facing health workers in South Sudan, where shortages of medical supplies and delays in payments can undermine the delivery of essential health services.Yambio State Hospital is among 715 health facilities supported by the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP), a government-led initiative funded by the World Bank and development partners to expand access to essential health services and strengthen the country’s health system.The project is supported by partners including UNICEF, the World Health Organization, Gavi, the Global Fund, Amref Health Africa and the British Embassy in Juba.Sustained support for health facilities, including reliable supplies of essential medicines and timely payment of staff incentives, remains important to maintaining services and improving the quality of care available to communities.Despite the challenges, health workers at Yambio State Hospital continue to serve patients who depend on the facility for medical treatment.Photo Credit: Ministry of Health
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