We are a U.S. 501(c) (3) charity organization registered with the Republic of South Sudan. Our U.S Federal Tax ID is 46-5507372. Health Care
A significant concern in South Sudan is the lack of access to basic healthcare. Too many people die unnecessarily from treatable illnesses, such as malaria. Fear of illness keeps many parents from allowing their children to attend school. They worry that being exposed to the weather with only a tree for shelter will expose their children to illnesses. Every time a child gets sick, their parents aren't able to do anything but cry, hoping they will get better because there is nothing they can do to help them. Even if there was money to buy medicines, there are no sites in villages where they are available. Another concern is the availability of clean water. Too many people in South Sudan die because of drinking unsanitary water, especially during the flooding caused by the rainy season. Building a well in Aweil will decrease the prevalence of illnesses caused by unsanitary drinking water, and it will also free children from the time-consuming task of fetching water from distant sources. Malaria Parasite
Many people in South Sudan are dying from malaria due to a lack of medical care and the continuation of poverty. There are no clinics or hospitals available in the villages, so people must travel to the nearest town. Since there is no mass transportation, people must walk for hours to reach the nearest hospital in the city. The ones who do not have money don't even bother to leave home; instead, they die, and their loved ones, who are unable to do anything to save them, watch them take their final breath. People like those in Tiitchok Mareng village have to walk for 7 hours to reach the closest clinic or hospital. Some of them make it to the clinic, while the ones who are critically ill die on the way before reaching the clinic or hospital. Because of the poverty in all villages, the majority of people cannot afford to buy medicines for either themselves or their loved ones. Those who are sick and unable to walk to a clinic remain and die in the village from malaria. The most common malaria parasite in South Sudan is Plasmodium falciparum, which is said to be the deadliest one that kills people if drugs are not available. Malaria has many long-term effects in many villages of South Sudan due to poor health conditions, communities, and economic burden. Many families have limited resources that could allow them to pay for the treatment of their loved one. They are also facing the burden of caring for an ill family member as a result of the cycle of poverty that is hard to escape. The fact that it is a disease caused by parasites means that it can be spread through blood transfusions, dirty syringes, and from mother to unborn child; mosquitoes are the most common cause of transmission. For instance, when a mosquito bites one person who already has malaria, the parasite is automatically transmitted to that particular mosquito, allowing it to pass on to the next person, who is more likely to be bitten by the same mosquito. Although malaria can be treated, the people most at risk often do not have ready access to health care, which means that severe illness, complications, and death are more likely to occur. The fact that it is transmitted from person to person is the biggest reason why it is killing so many people in South Sudan right now. When one person gets infected with malaria and doesn't receive immediate treatment, it puts other people at a high risk of contracting malaria. South Sudan is a tropical and subtropical region where malaria is widely prevalent. While clinics and medical supplies are most needed, bed nets can also be used to help protect people from mosquito bites while they sleep. Solution
Early testing
The first step in treating malaria is the timely use of the Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT), which is used to confirm malaria cases in remote areas where the disease is prevalent. The Rapid-Diagnostic Test enables doctors and nurses to ensure that people receive the correct treatment when necessary. The test also indicates the level and stage of malaria infections within the human body, which helps doctors and nurses determine the type of treatment that a particular patient needs. For instance, stages 1 & 2 can be treated by giving pills, while stages 3 and 4 require more involved treatment, including several doses of injections. Early testing will provide an early detection of malaria diagnoses in the human body; malaria can be easily treated in its early stages. The Rapid Diagnostic Test is beneficial in identifying malaria infections in remote areas, such as South Sudan, where access to technology is limited. Treatment
The second step is the actual treatment, which is known as Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapies (ACT), the frontline treatments for malaria. ACT is a therapy that combines different medications used by doctors and nurses to treat the malaria parasite, which is said to be the deadliest one. Other commodities, such as mosquito nets, insecticides, and various anti-malarial drugs, are used for treatment. A person receiving treatment can be cured within one to three days. Protection
The third is to help people protect themselves from mosquitoes, which is the root cause of malaria, by providing them with mosquito nets. Long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets (LLINs) can prevent malaria by creating a protective barrier against mosquitoes for people at night, when transmission occurs most frequently. The insecticide-treated mosquito net typically hangs over the sleeping area to protect those sleeping under it by preventing mosquitoes from entering. One net can cover two people at once. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), widespread use of ITNs can reduce child mortality by 20%. The new technology of LLINs eliminates the need for re-treatment and keeps the nets effective for up to 5 years (WHO). Additionally, insecticide spraying is another effective solution for protection against malaria. Insecticide spraying is an indoor residual spraying that is used on the inside walls of homes to help kill mosquitoes. It kills the adult mosquitoes before they can actually transmit malaria parasites from one person to another. And last but not least, the clinic will need additional doctors and nurses to work closely with families and communities to educate them on how to protect themselves from malaria through recognizing early symptoms and stages. Educating families and communities will help improve their knowledge of prevention, recognition, and appropriate treatment, which is key to defeating and controlling malaria.
