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The delegates opening the maternity complex in Yambio.

Canada and WHO strides to improve maternal and child health in South Sudan

Juba, 29 November 2017: “I believe I gave birth successfully because…
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Cross section of participants in groups validating the draft practice guidelines. Photo: WHO

The World Health Organization supports the Ministry of Health to strengthen efforts to eliminate Viral Hepatitis in South Sudan

Juba 23 November: The fight against viral hepatitis is gaining…
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The National Consolidated Guidelines on HIV Testing Services

With support from WHO and partners, the Ministry of Health launches the ‘Treat All’ and HIV Testing Guidelines to end AIDS

Juba, 24 November 2017:  South Sudan took an important step in the…
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Group photo of participants at the Data quality review workshop. Photo:WHO

The Ministry of Health in partnership with WHO and partners strengthens health information system for effective health service delivery in South Sudan

Juba 23 November, 2017: As a commitment to providing quality,…
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Mr Alex Freeman, handing over the water quality testing kit to the national public health laboratory technician in charge for water quality and safety testing.

WHO in collaboration with the Ministry of Health established water quality control testing hub within the National Public Health Laboratory to guide water safety management and prevent water-borne diseases in South Sudan

Juba, 21 November 2017:  The conflict coupled with the country's…
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Dr Abraham Abenego, a National Public Health Officer of WHO South Sudan making a presentation on diarrheal diseases. Photo: WHO.

WHO strengthening the capacity of frontline healthcare workers in Yei River State, Central Equatoria hub to improve the management of cases of priority diseases in South Sudan

Juba, 13 November 2017: The worsening security situation in South…
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Dr Anthony Laku making a presentation on the National Polio Preparedness and Response plan 2017. Photo: WHO.

South Sudan conducts Polio Outbreak Simulation Exercise to strengthen Polio outbreak preparedness and response

Juba, 08 November 2017: WHO South Sudan in partnership with the…
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The WHO mobile medical team raising awareness in high risk areas in South Sudan.

South Sudan kick starts implementation of the 3rd Malaria Indicator Survey to assess progress in tackling the disease

Juba, 04 November 2017: The Ministry of Health and the National…
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State MoH Director General administering polio vaccine

South Sudan boosts Polio immunization coverage on the World Polio Day to keep the disease at bay

No child anywhere should suffer from Polio a completely preventable…
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WHO team providing malaria testing and treatment services

United Nations Day: WHO South Sudan offers essential promotive health services in commemoration of UN’s 72nd Anniversary

As part of the events to mark the 72nd Anniversary of the day the UN…
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