South Sudan Ministry of Health

11/11/2021

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10/11/2021

20/10/2021

Today October 20, Dr. Victoria Anib Majur, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health officiated a High Level Advocacy meeting for the establishment of South Sudan Public Health Institute (SSPHI).

The new Institute is expected to strengthen ideas, research, programs and individuals transforming public health in South Sudan.

While speaking at the event, Dr. Victoria said "it is a milestone that have been achieved".

The event was conducted in partnership with African CDC (Centers for Disease and Control) and African Union.

At least representatives from Parliament, government officials as well as health partners namely UNICEF, WHO, US CDC, UNDP, Intra-Health and African CDC participated in the event.

Dr. Victoria called on the parliamentarians to push for the Bill so that it is rectified in time.

South Sudan Public Health Institute was initiated in February 2019 when the Minister constituted a technical working group to realize the vision.

On Oct 19, 2021, the country's Governance cluster passed the Bill that aims to establish the Institute.

It is hoped that the Bill is soon presented to the Council of Ministers and Parliament for final adoption.

17/10/2021

17/10/2021

15/10/2021

The today's COVID-19 update

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15/10/2021

The schoolchildren who suffered severe side effects of deworming tablets that were transferred to Juba for special medical care say they have fully recovered. Early this month, 121 pupils in Ibba County in Western Equatoria State got ill after swallowing Praziquantel. The drugs were provided by the....

14/10/2021

Our laboratories confirm 19 new cases of COVID-19 today.

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13/10/2021

Our laboratories today confirmed 19 new cases of COVID-19

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13/10/2021

Authorities in areas affected by floods in Warrap have raised concern over lack of anti-venom as cases and deaths from snakebite increase.
Our correspondent in the state, Manyang Mayom, says some health centers have also been affected by floods making many unable to access services.

12/10/2021

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11/10/2021

Our laboratories today October 11, confirm new 6 cases of COVID-19 bringing the cumulative figure to 12,134 across the country.

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11/10/2021

The Ministry of Health has called on the general public to turn up for the covid-19 vaccination. On 14 September 2021, the government received 152,950 doses of the single-shot Johnson and Johnson a donation from United States agency for International development via the COVAX facility. The administr...

10/10/2021

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08/10/2021

Out of 695 samples tested today October 8 from our laboratories, at least 7 tested positive of COVID-19

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08/10/2021

As the country launched the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine today in Juba, the National Ministry of Health has called on the citizens to embark on COVID-19 vaccination as the vaccines are safe and effective.

“We need to appreciate the donors giving us the vaccines and encourage our people to come out for vaccination.

“It is a responsibility of every individual at every family and community level to encourage community members for the vaccination,” said Dr. Victoria Anib Majur, the Health Ministry’s Undersecretary.

The Health Official also appealed to the women to come out for vaccination as their turn up has been a concern.

“I want to urge my sisters and mothers to come forth for the vaccination and dispute the rumours that COVID-19 vaccination causes infertility,” Dr. Victoria said.

“COVID-19 vaccines are safe for women and everyone. They do not cause infertility or so forth. So please my sisters and mothers, this is a special message for you,” she concluded.

The ’s launch was attended by partners that include the US government through its Embassy in Juba, WHO, UNICEF, CDC Centers for Disease and Control among other partners in South Sudan.

The launched vaccine is expected to benefit about 150,000 people across South Sudan.

Sudan now has AstraZeneca and the Johnson and Johnson vaccines.