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South Sudan undertakes resource mapping for the implementation of the National Action Plan for Health Security 2020-2024

South Sudan: Ministry of Health and WHO undertake resource mapping for the implementation of the South Sudan National Action Plan for Health Security 2020-2024

30 November 2021, Juba - To determine the pending priority activities…
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The WHO teams conducted supportive supervision on the use of the IDSR guidelines, job-aids, and reporting tools

Strengthening public health surveillance and response using the third Edition Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response guidelines in South Sudan

Given South Sudan’s increased vulnerability to disease outbreaks and…
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Dr Ndenzako addressing the delegates at the Health Sector Performance Review

Ministry of Health in Collaboration with WHO convenes the Health Sector Performance Review, National Policy Dialogue to chart ways for improvement of the performance of the national health system of South Sudan

Juba, 25 November 2021 – The Ministry of Health in collaboration with…
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Tabletop simulation exercise being condcuted in Yei and Morobo counties

South Sudan: Ministry of Health with support from WHO strengthens Ebola Virus Disease preparedness and response readiness in the high-risk counties of Morobo and Yei River, Central Equatoria state

To strengthen the capacities to detect, investigate and respond to…
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Technical Officers in the National Public Health Laboratory trained on yellow fever laboratory testing and confirmation

Strengthening yellow fever laboratory testing capacities in South Sudan

Juba, 14 October 2021 – a team of technical officers in the National…
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Multisectoral health emergency risk profiling for health security

Multisectoral health emergency risk profiling for health security in South Sudan

Juba, 8 October 2021 – The South Sudan Ministry of Health supported…
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Joint Operational Review conducted for effective response to emergencies in South Sudan

WHO Joint Operational Review conducted for effective response to emergencies in South Sudan

To improve response to emergencies, the World Health Organization (…
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A pool of national master trainers trained on the updated IDSR third edition technical guidelines and

Improving public health surveillance and response in South Sudan

Juba, 18 September 2021 – Timely information and appropriate response…
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Dr Fabian Ndenzako, the WHO Representative a.i. for South Sudan during the handover ceremony at Juba International Airport

WHO and the Government of Japan establish a port health facility at Juba International Airport to enhance public health security in South Sudan

17 September 2021, Juba -  to improve capacity for coordination…
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Hon. Elizabeth Achuei - Minister for Health, Deputy Minister, Hon. Deng Dau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Victoria Anib Majur, Undersecretary, Ministry of Health and David Renz Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., (CDA), Embassy of the United States of America receiving the J&J vaccines

South Sudan receives its first consignment of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility

Juba, 14 September 2021 –South Sudan received its first consignment…
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