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Health challenges and needs in South Sudan

Dr. Abdulmumini Usman, World Health Organization`s Country…
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The Minister for Health, Dr. Riek Gai Kok receives the list the first batch of items from the Japanese Ambassador to South Sudan, H.E. Mr. Masahiko Kiya and the WHO Representative to South Sudan Dr Abdulmumini Usman. Photo: WHO.

South Sudan Commences World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) 2016 Celebrations

Under the theme “Blood Connects Us All”, South Sudan has joined the…
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New Kit for the treatment of Severe Acute Malnutrition launched by WHO in South Sudan

6 June 2016 - WHO launched the first ever drug module kit for the…
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MoH and WHO discussing on the new approach of integrating HAT in the existing health structure

WHO and the MoH to develop new approaches to control Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT)

Juba, 11 April 2016 - In an effort to accelerate the elimination of…
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Dr Abdulmumini Usman, delivering a speech during the launch

Meningitis Preventive Campaign Launched in South Sudan

Yei Town, 22 March 2016 - South Sudan’s largest ever immunization  …
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WCO South Sudan State Focal Points and Health Cluster Team in a group photograph at the workshop.

WHO South Sudan conducts its first ever training workshop for State Focal Points

Juba, 19 March 2016 - WHO country office held a three-day workshop…
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Dr Abdulmumini delivers his remarks at the retreat

WHO South Sudan holds its first ever staff retreat

Juba, 16 March 2016: WHO South Sudan Country Office held a two-day…
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A laboratory technician at WHO collecting blood specimens for testing Lymphatic Filariasis

WHO and the MoH launched the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) mapping exercise for Schistosomiasis, Soil Transmitted Helminth and Lymphatic Filiriasis in South Sudan

 Juba, February/March 2016 - South Sudan has laid the foundations to…
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Dr Usman, WHO Representative to South Sudan, addressing participants during the consultative meeting.

WHO and the Ministry of Health conducted a consultative meeting to strengthen community health systems and the 2016/2017 work plan

Juba, 17 February 2016 -  The Ministry of Health, and the WHO Country…
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Audio and video productions to promote the WHO work in South Sudan, and raise awareness on health issues

Radio is an important tool for the rapid diffusion of important…
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