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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…
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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…
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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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Community drug distributors and WHO staff with poles they use to measure the height of participants during a mass drug administration. Height is used to determine the proper treatment dosage for participants. e.g. an individual who is above 158 cm, which has the number 4, would receive four doses of ivermectin

WHO and Ministry of Health conduct mass drug administration against river blindness in South Sudan

Juba, 10 February 2016 --  To accelerate the elimination of…
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The Minster of Health, the Governor of the States, the WHO Representative, the Head of Cooperation in the Embassy of Canada and the Undersecretary breaking the ground in Awiel

WHO with funding from the Government of Canada to build maternity complexes in Torit, Kuajok and Awiel

As part of the efforts to reduce maternal mortality in South Sudan,…
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Disease early warning, alert and response in emergencies

Humanitarian emergencies increase the risk of transmitting disease.…
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The "EWARS in a box" kit is designed with frontline health care providers in mind. Here Julius Opio, Clinical Officer in-charge with Health Link South Sudan, sees patients in Site 1 Health Facility in Mingkaman, South Sudan. Julius collects disease data from patients each day during routine consultations. If any diseases with immediate reporting requirements are seen, these can be notified immediately to the County Health Department using a mobile phone

WHO launches new early warning system in a box to help 500 000 people for only $USD 15 000

14 December 2015 - In South Sudan, the World Health Organization…
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Some of the senior officials attended the NTD master plan (2016-2020) launching ceremony

South Sudan Launches Master Plan for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)

Juba, 8 December 2015 - South Sudan took an important…
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Measles outbreak triggers immunization campaigns targeting over 12 000 children in Juba, South Sudan

Juba, 13 November 2015 - The World Health Organization (WHO),…
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Dr. Usman presents letter of credence to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Dr. Benjamin Barnaba while the Minister of Health applauds

WHO Representative, Dr Abdulmumini Usman presents letter of credence to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Corporation - South Sudan

Pledges continued support to the Ministry of Health and the people of…
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