South Sudan, UNICEF call for stronger breastfeeding support
Credit: Ellie Kealey The Ministry of Health and UNICEF have called for stronger support for breastfeeding mothers as South Sudan...
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WHO Extends Global Polio Emergency as Funding, Conflict Threaten Eradication Efforts
Credit: WHO The World Health Organization has extended the global poliovirus emergency for another three months, warning that funding shortages,...
South Sudan Health Emergencies Persist as Cholera Declines, BVD Risk Remains High
Credit: WHO South Sudan continues to face multiple public health emergencies, with cholera cases declining but outbreaks of measles and...
WHO updates Ebola recommendations as South Sudan, 8 other countries face high regional risk
The World Health Organization has updated its temporary recommendations for containing an outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic...
Attacks on Sudan health care persist as conflict cripples medical system
Credit: Luke Dray Violence and obstruction targeting health care services in Sudan remain widespread, with medical workers killed, facilities damaged...
WHO: Eastern Mediterranean region accounts for nearly half of global humanitarian needs
Credit: WHO EMRO The World Health Organization warned that nearly half of the world's humanitarian needs are concentrated in its...
Ebola Response Intensifies as Logistics Support Expands Across Eastern DRC
© WFP/Arete/Seros Muyisa The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is entering a phase of intense and expanding...
South Sudan, Africa CDC Strengthen Cooperation on Public Health Security
South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Dr. James Pitia Morgan, met Thursday with the Africa CDC...
Ebola Spread in Northeastern DRC Raises Cross-Border Transmission Risks
Credit: RFI An Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo is expanding into new health zones, raising concerns about...
East African countries struggle to absorb refugee health services amid funding cuts
Credit: Global Press Journal East African governments are struggling to integrate refugee health services into national health systems as international...
South Sudan SRHR Network Reviews Progress, Sets Priorities for 2026/27
The South Sudan Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Network held its quarterly review meeting in Juba to assess...
South Sudan Battles Cholera, Measles and Mpox Outbreaks Amid Regional Health Risks
Credit: Al Jazeera South Sudan is battling outbreaks of cholera, measles and mpox while strengthening surveillance against the risk of...
