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03 - A child being vaccinated against measles in Laniya

WHO and partners reach displaced families with lifesaving supplies and services, in Lainya, the Greater Equatoria Region of South Sudan

Juba, 10 May 2017 - Despite intense insecurity, WHO and partners…
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Dr Riek Gai Kok, Honorable Minister of Health briefing the press on AVW.Photo WHO

WHO reaching children through accelerated outreach vaccination

Juba, South Sudan 28 April 2017 – To improve vaccination coverage and…
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On behalf of Dr Abdulmumini Usman, the WHO Representative to South Sudan, Mr Evans Liyosi reads the address of the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti

South Sudan commemorates World Health Day 2017

Juba, 7 April 2017 - Under the theme “Depression. Let's talk”,…
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Beyond Bentiu health service delivery, Kaljak, former Unity State

WHO supports new initiative to more easily allow people living in South Sudan’s rural communities to access health services

Juba, 3 April 2017 - The World Health Organization (WHO) is…
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Woman giving PlumpyNut nutritional aid to her children in former Unity State

WHO’s famine response plan in South Sudan focuses on working with partners to prevent spread of diseases amongst people weakened by food insecurity

Juba, 30 March 2017 - The World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Dr Usman receiving awards from H.E. Gen. Taban Deng Gai, First Vice President of the Republic of South Sudan for the vital role played by WHO in supporting the health sector in South Sudan. Photo WHO.

South Sudan’s National Health Summit unites Government and partners to revitalize efforts toward building a resilient health system for people facing multiple challenges

Juba, 31 March 2017 - More than 500 participants took major…
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Statement by WHO Representative at the 3rd National Health Summit of South Sudan

I must congratulate the Honorable Minister and all the partners for…
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WHO joins partners at South Sudan’s National Health Summit to build a resilient health system and attain greater access to health services

Juba, 27 March 2017— The third National Health Summit for South…
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Japan and WHO donate essential equipment to South Sudan’s National Blood Transfusion Services and announces plan for Public Health Emergency Operations Centre

06 March 2017, Juba, South Sudan – The Government of Japan and…
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Dr Bimpa Lupanzula, gives an anti-polio drop to a child during the campaign launch at Jebel Dinka

Amid multiple health challenges and famine, WHO and partners strive to immunize over 3 million children against polio

03 March 2017, Juba, South Sudan – Despite multiple humanitarian…
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