South Sudan Maintains Ebola-Free Status as Cholera, Polio and Malnutrition Remain Major Health Concerns
South Sudan has remained free of Ebola and Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD), although health authorities continue to maintain a high...
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South Sudan Extends Ebola Preparedness Operation as Regional Outbreak Threat Persists
The South Sudan Red Cross Society (SSRC) has extended its Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak preparedness operation until 31 October...
South Sudan Nutrition Response Reaches Over 758,000 People as Funding Shortfall Threatens Lifesaving Services
Credit: UN News More than 758,000 vulnerable people received life-saving nutrition assistance across South Sudan during the first six months...
Hunger, Conflict and Cholera Deepen South Sudan Humanitarian Crisis – OCHA
South Sudan is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as prolonged drought, escalating conflict, cholera outbreaks and funding shortages continue to...
Nearly 2 Million South Sudanese Remain Refugees Across Neighbouring Countries – UNHCR
Credit: UNHCR/Reath Riek Thot, Creator: Reath Riek Thot Nearly two million South Sudanese remain displaced as refugees and asylum seekers...
WHO Warns DRC Ebola Outbreak Is Largest in Country’s History
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic...
Maternal mortality increases amongst persisting medical shortages in Central Equatoria
woman at maternity health clinic. Credit: UNMISS LAINYA COUNTY – It was supposed to be a simple medical checkup for...
South Sudan, Kenya Strengthen Bilateral Ties as Foreign Ministers Discuss Elections and Regional Cooperation
South Sudan's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Amb. Dr. James Pitia Morgan, held high-level talks with Kenya's...
Economic Reform Committee Directs Security Forces to End Truck Interceptions for Revenue Collection Along Juba–Nimule Highway
The Ministerial High-Level Committee on Economic Reforms has directed all security agencies deployed along the Juba–Nimule Highway to immediately stop...
Small Gardens, Big Impact – How WFP Is Assisting Mothers Fight Malnutrition and Build Resilience in South Sudan
By Staff Reporter As the morning sun rises over Luri Rokwe village on the outskirts of South Sudan’s capital, Juba,Elizabeth...
Funding Shortfall Threatens Nutrition Response for Over 750,000 People in South Sudan
South Sudan's emergency nutrition response is under growing pressure as insecurity and a critical funding gap threaten lifesaving services for...
Global Healthcare Attacks Surpass 17,500 in Decade as Sudan Remains Conflict Hotspot
More than 17,500 attacks on healthcare facilities, workers and services have been recorded worldwide over the past decade, highlighting a...
