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The WHO team and CIDA inspect the newly constructed maternity wing at Bor state hospital

WHO maternity wing project in Bor hospital nears completion

31 October 2012, South Sudan – The construction of the new maternity…

Action needed to prevent a new epidemic of sleeping sickness in South Sudan

6 June 2012 – Human African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping…

WHO response to the health needs of returnees

20 May 2012 – With over 376 226 returnees reported across South…

The Minster of Health, Dr Michael Milly Hussein addressing participants during the human resources for health review.

Human resources for health policy and strategy validation meeting

14 May 2012 – Dr Michael Milly Hussein, Minister of Health, …

WHO staff and ministry of health officail conducting a health assessment of the displaced people in Pibor county, Jonglei state

Displaced people in Pibor at risk of disease outbreaks

16 January 2012 – There is a threat of malnutrition and…

Launch of "Kick polio out of South Sudan" campaign

9 December 2011 – In a final push to eradicate…