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Ms Betty Araba of UNAIDS swabbing her mouth for an oral fluid sample for self-testing

South Sudan commemorates the World AIDS Day 2018

Juba, 1 December 2018 – Under the theme “Know your status”, South…
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A team of experts undertaking follow up epidemiological investigations

WHO in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and partners intensifies the health response to the yellow fever epidemic in Gbudue State, South Sudan

Juba, 1 December 2018 – Despite the ongoing complex humanitarian…
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Hon. Ms Awut Deng Acuil addressing members of the press during the declaration of YF outbreak in Sakure

South Sudan declares Yellow fever outbreak in Sakure, Nzara County, Gbudue State

Juba, 29 November 2018 – The Ministry of Health has declared a Yellow…
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Dr Wamala making a presentation on meningitis surveillance

With WHO support, South Sudan enhances meningitis preparedness and response

Juba, 28 November 2018 – To establish optimal in-country capacities…
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Participants posing for a group photo

South Sudan intensifies measures against Visceral Leishmaniasis to improve health and social well-being of affected populations

Juba, 22 November 2018 – The Ministry of Health, WHO and partners,…
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The Ebola Treatment Unit constructed by WHO

The Minister of Health, Honourable Dr Riek Gai Kok and his entourage visited the Ebola Treatment Unit constructed by WHO in Juba, South Sudan

The Honourable Minister for Health of South Sudan, Dr Riek Gai Kok …
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Participants posing for a group photo

South Sudan strategizes towards strengthening the health systems to improve the quality and coverage of immunization services

Juba, 9 November 2018 - To improve immunization outcomes in South…
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WHO enhances Ebola Rapid Response Readiness Capacities in South Sudan

WHO enhances Ebola Rapid Response Readiness Capacities in South Sudan

The World Health Organization is supporting the Ministry of Health of…
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Dr Moeti and the entourage posing for a group photo after her meeting with H.E. Mr. Taban Deng Gai, First Vice President of South Sudan in his office

WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti concludes a 4 day Mission with a pledge to scale up efforts on South Sudan’s health agenda

Juba 23 October 2018 – WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr…
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The RRT team conducting investigations in the community

The Ministry of Health of South Sudan successfully conducts its first ever diagnostic test for Ebola

South Sudan has successfully conducted its first ever laboratory test…
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