Akobo County Health Department

17/06/2025

On Sunday, June 14, 2025

The Commissioner of Akobo County, Honorable James Kueth Makuach, along with two esteemed State Members of Parliament, Honorable Deng Bol Wuol aka Deng Nyapiak and Honorable Koang Nyuot Diew, took the opportunity to pay a courtesy visit to the Akobo County Health Department office. They were graciously welcomed by the Acting CHD Director, Mr. Khor Gatkuoth Wer.
On Sunday, June 14, 2025

The Commissioner of Akobo County, Honorable James Kueth Makuach, along with two esteemed State Members of Parliament, Honorable Deng Bol Wuol aka Deng Nyapiak and Honorable Koang Nyuot Diew, took the opportunity to pay a courtesy visit to the Akobo County Health Department office. They were graciously welcomed by the Acting CHD Director, Mr. Khor Gatkuoth Wer.

This visit is a noteworthy milestone in fostering collaboration within the County authority.

Best regards,
Mr. Khor Gatkuoth Wer,
Acting CHD Director, Akobo County.

18/12/2024

Congratulatory message to John Chuol Makuach Lham 's appointment as a New CHD Director of Akobo County!

You are well deserving of holding public office, where people expect your help.

The Country Health Director (CHD) is a challenging, low-paid position with tedious work, but I believe you will overcome those challenges with your immersive experience in the health sector. I wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your new role.

Therefore, the Akobo County Health Department deserves people like you because I know that you are committed to improving the healthcare system from your younger age to date.

I promise to work side by side with you to achieve what we want to achieve, both together and individually, so that our community will truly be inspired.

I have no doubt that you will bring positive change and make a significant impact in your new role.

Wishing you all the best as you take on this important responsibility.

May this new chapter be filled with success and fulfillment!
Congratulations once more!

30/11/2024

Republic of South Sudan
Jonglei State Ministry of Health
Akobo County Health Department
Office of the CHD Director

Date: 29th November 2024
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To: Akobo Community both at home & Diaspora

Dear H.E, Gen, Hon, Mr/Mrs., Ladies/Gentlemen,

Subject: Akobo County Hospital Emergency Contribution for Fuel and Drugs
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It is with a great honor and respect to inform you that health services were totally disrupted since ICRC left Akobo County Hospital on 10th August, 20224. The patients who are scheduled for operations in the OT are affected, as blood transfusions, laboratory tests, the medication cooling system is completely damaged, no medications, and patients who were transferred from Health Facilities have no food, which has also contributed to 29 deaths in the hospital during two weeks’ time.

On November 20, 2024, people of Akobo town held their first-ever Peaceful Demonstration, demanding that the Ministry of Health in R-TGONU of the Republic of South Sudan under the services cluster, as well as UNICEF who is in-charge of donor funds, approve funds allocated to Care International or any other organization willing to run Akobo County Hospital. However, more delays occurred in the process.

On behalf of CHD staff and myself, I would like to ask the dear sons and daughters of Akobo County, wherever you are, businesspersons, faith-based groups, and national and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on the ground to make an emergency contribution in any form, i.e. money, drugs, fuel, cow, goat, sorghum/wheat flours, etc., in order to save lives and maintain hospital operations as usual.

Therefore, one person’s contribution will facilitate the continuation of hospital operations without disruption, ultimately contributing to the preservation of life and health of the great people of Akobo County.

Thank you for your better cooperation!!

Yours contribution is our community health!!

21/10/2024

Republic of South Sudan
Jonglei State
Ministry of Health
Akobo County Health Department (CHD)
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Office of the County Health Director

Date: 21 October, 2024
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From: Akobo CHD's Office

To: NGOs, Local Authorities, and citizens of Akobo County

Dear respected Sir/Madam,

Subject: Akobo County Hospital running out of fuel
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In reference to the above-mentioned subject, I am writing this requisition letter for fuel to inform you that the hospital will run on the coming Thursday, 24 October 2024, which will endamger the lives of patients who are on oxygen life-support.

Moreover, those who are scheduled for operations in the OT will also be affwcted, as blood transfusions, laboratory tests, and the medication cooling system will also be completely damaged.

Thus, for the above-mentioned reasons, Akobo County Health Department (CHD), jointly with Hospital administration, is crying out to all National and International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) on the ground and citizens of Akobo County for contribution of fuel in order to maintain hospital operations as usual.

Thank you for your better cooperation!!

Best Regards,
Mr. Char Chot Chaar
CHD Director, Akobo County, Jonglei State-South Sudan

Copy to all:
Akobo County Commissioner's office
Akobo County
Executive Director's office
Local authority (Town clerk, County WASH Department, Agriculture, Land Survey, Traditional Authority, Etc.)
Trade Union
Churches
AYA's office
AWA's office
NGOs-Akobo East field offices
All private companies

For more info, dial to: +211918369082/+211918373550/+211918851833

01/10/2024

Dear Mr. Char CHD Director

I would like to extend my sincere commendation for the remarkable recognition of the identified gaps in health service delivery within Akobo County. Your efforts in analyzing the prevailing health challenges faced by the community are highly commendable.

This identification of these gaps is crucial as it paves the way for the implementation of effective solutions that can significantly improve health outcomes for the residents of Akobo County. The recognition of these issues is the first step towards fostering a more robust healthcare system that addresses the needs of all individuals in the region.

Moreover, your commitment to this cause reflects not only your dedication to public health but also your leadership advocating for the necessary resource mobilizations and interventions requires from State Ministry of health/National MoH, national and international organizations on the ground to bridge these gaps.
It is through such proactive measures that healthcare services for everyone.

Thank you for your unwavering dedication to improving health service delivery in Akobo County.

Sincerely,
Khor Gatkuoth Wer, County Public Health & Nutrition Focal Point Person, Akobo County-JS.

18/09/2023