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Nyatuka Othow and her children received oral cholera vaccine

Reactive cholera vaccination campaign kicks off in Malakal

At a vaccination center set under a neem tree in Hai Jalaba…
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Honorable Dr Martin Elia Lomoro, Minister of Cabinet Affairs launched the first ever One Health Mechanism

South Sudan formulizes One Health Multi Sectoral Coordination Mechanism to address zoonotic diseases and other public health threats

To reduce the risk and mitigate the impact of future emergence of…
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WHO South Sudan conducted Staff retreat to improve performance and impact

WHO South Sudan conducted Staff retreat to improve performance and impact

WHO South Sudan conducted a three-day staff retreat from 24 to 26…
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A health worker administers a measles vaccination during the reactive measles vaccination campaign in Yirol West County, Lakes State

Reducing the risk of measles spread in South Sudan

In the morning hours of Thursday (19 January), Mr Adut Bullen Kot,…
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His Excellency Hussein Abdelbagi Akol launched the campaign

COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off to Boost Coverage in South Sudan

JUBA, 28 January 2023 – The Ministry of Health, the World Bank, WHO…
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South Sudan develops the next health sector strategic plan 2023-2027

South Sudan develops the next Health Sector Strategic Plan 2023-2027

2 December 2022, Juba - Strategic and operational planning are…
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Students from various institutions parading with one health visibility to create awareness

South Sudan commemorates International One Health Day

With the theme ‘collaboration for a better health outcome’, South…
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H.E. Abdelbagi, announced the launch of the Zero Malaria in South Sudan Starts With Me campaign

South Sudan’s first national malaria conference unites Government and partners to renew efforts towards ending malaria

Over 150 participants took a major step to end malaria in South Sudan…
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Mr Chaiban met with H.E. Mr Hussein Abdel Bagi , the Vice President for Social Services Cluster and COVID-19 National Taskforce Chair

Accelerating COVID-19 vaccination rollout crucial for protecting people’s health in South Sudan

The Global Lead Coordinator of the COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery…
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Bob Keegan Polio Eradication Heroes Fund was awarded to Mr Daniel Deng Galuak

Bob Keegan Polio Eradication Heroes Fund was awarded to Mr Daniel Deng Galuak (Field Supervisor WHO South Sudan) posthumously

Mr Daniel Deng Galuak, who worked for WHO as a field supervisor in…
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