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MMT providing supportive supervision during the measles campaign in Malek - Yirol East

WHO is using strategic approaches to provide lifesaving health and nutrition services in hard to reach areas of South Sudan

13 October 2018, Juba – In an effort to provide quality…
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Dr Olu presenting his letter of credentials to Honorable Deng Dau Deng Malek. Photo: WHO

WHO Representative, Dr Olu, Olushayo Oluseun, presents his letter of credentials to the Hon Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Corporation, South Sudan

Juba, 5 October 2018 –Dr Olu, Olushayo Oluseun, the newly appointed…
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The NPHL team testing samples

South Sudan establishes Rota sentinel surveillance to determine the extent of Rotavirus infection among children with acute diahorrea

Juba, 2 October 2018 – To determine the extent of Rota virus…
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The facilitator making a presentation on HIV Care Cascades - how can cascade analysis lead to program improvements

With WHO’s support, South Sudan strengthens HIV treatment cascade to improve interventions and achieve the national 90-90-90 targets

Juba 14 September 2018 – WHO in partnership with the Ministry of…
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Theoretical session on case management of HAT

WHO steps up efforts to accelerates the elimination of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) in South Sudan

Human African trypanosomiasis, or sleeping sickness, threatens…
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Mr Geoffrey Namara WHO Malaria M&E Expert facilitating a session

South Sudan sets to improve malaria surveillance through a sentinel site strengthening approach

Malaria, a disease endemic in South Sudan with the entire population…
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Honorable Dr Riek Gai Kok, the Minister of Health addressing the participants during the Emergency Advisory Committee Meeting on Ebola Preparedness in South Sudan

South Sudan intensifies Ebola preparedness in response to the outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo

Juba, 6 September 2018 – In the aftermath of the Ebola virus disease…
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Participants validating the essential medicines list

South Sudan revises its 2007 Essential Medicines List to improve standards and access to Essential Medicines within the health care system

Juba 27 August 2018 – The Ministry of Health of South Sudan in…
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Mr Evans Liyosi addressing the participants

WHO supports South Sudan to develop a National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS)

Juba 9 August, 2018 – The Ministry of Health of the Republic of South…
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Participants posing for a group photo

South Sudan strengthens preparedness and response for Ebola and other deadly diseases through Emergency risk communication

Juba 26 July, 2018 – In an effort to implement the recommendations of…
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