WHO - Republic of South Sudan

11/06/2026

With support from the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) funding, managed by the World Bank, WHO - Republic of South Sudan has delivered blood bank refrigerators to Wau and Aweil State Hospitals, along with solar panels to Aweil Teaching Hospital.

This support improves blood storage capacity and ensures reliable power for critical health services, ultimately improving patient care and saving lives.

The initiative is part of a broader effort to equip 13 health facilities across South Sudan with essential infrastructure and equipment.

11/06/2026

Since October 2025, a suspected measles outbreak affected children across Greater Tonj, with Tonj South hardest hit.

This outbreak was laboratory confirmed in March 2026. Cumulatively, a total of 531 suspected cases and 12 deaths were recorded. Only one of the affected children was vaccinated. This means that 99% of the affected children had missed their routine vaccinations due to disrupted outreach services, compounded by long distances to health facilities, flooding, insecurity, poor road conditions, and limited funding.

In response, Ministry of Health - Republic of South Sudan, with support from WHO - Republic of South Sudan and partners including Médecins Sans Frontières / MSF, Amref Health Africa, South Sudan Red Cross, and In-Deep and Truth Ministries (IDAT), conducted a reactive measles vaccination campaign from 2 to 9 May 2026. In just eight days, over 28,000 children were vaccinated, achieving 97% administrative coverage across all five payams, including hard-to-reach areas. In turn, no new suspected or confirmed measles case has been detected for now 6 epidemiological weeks, confirming interruption of transmission.

Thanks to funding from EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, this achievement highlights the power of coordinated action in protecting children and preventing further spread of vaccine-preventable diseases. Continued investment in routine immunization and outreach services remains critical to safeguard every child.

11/06/2026

With support from Irish Aid, WHO - Republic of South Sudan, in collaboration with Ministry of Health - Republic of South Sudan and partners conducted a rapid assessment of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the maternity and newborn unit at Juba Teaching Hospital, focusing on the 10 key steps that promote, and protect breastfeeding.

The findings are guiding targeted training and interventions aimed at improving quality of care and enhance breastfeeding outcomes and child survival.

10/06/2026

Strengthening lifesaving blood services across South Sudan remains a critical priority for improving healthcare.

The Ministry of Health, through the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), with support from World Health Organization (WHO) and funding from the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) managed by the World Bank Group, continues to expand access to safe and reliable blood transfusion services.

Following the installation of 13 blood bank refrigerators in selected health facilities, a Training of Trainers was conducted this week to equip 14 NBTS experts with the skills needed to roll out integrated training on blood management and transfusion services across key catchment areas.

This effort marks an important step toward ensuring timely access to safe blood for patients in need.

08/06/2026

Massive thanks to the British Government (British Embassy Juba) for its continued support in promoting the health and wellbeing of the people of South Sudan.

The risk of Ebola spreading to South Sudan remains high. Urgent, coordinated action is needed now to reduce this risk and save lives.

The Ebola risk to 🇸🇸 is high and would be devastating. 🇬🇧 providing WHO - Republic of South Sudan with £500,000 for Ebola preparedness including early detection, frontline protection, safe case management, and rapid response to save lives. Urgent and coordinated action is needed now.

04/06/2026

Today, Dr Humphrey Karamagi, World Health Organization (WHO)s Representative in South Sudan, met with H.E. Hazem Mamdouh Fawzy, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, to strengthen strategic collaboration in the health sector.

The discussion focused on advancing health service delivery, strengthening resilient health systems, and addressing critical challenges facing communities across South Sudan. This partnership underscores commitment to ensuring access to quality healthcare for all.

Together, WHO and partners continue to drive coordinated efforts that improve health outcomes and support a healthier future for every South Sudanese.

04/06/2026

In the context of ongoing Ebola preparedness, following the Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in DRC and Uganda, WHO - Republic of South Sudan has supported Ministry of Health - Republic of South Sudan to install a thermal scanner at Nimule Port Health, bordering Uganda, to strengthen traveler screening, enhance port health measures, and ensure compliance with regional and international health standards.

We thank EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid for the support in safeguarding public health.

03/06/2026

As part of preparedness, South Sudan 🇸🇸 is scaling up traveller screening at priority points of entry along its borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. This week, Ministry of Health - Republic of South Sudan in partnership with WHO - Republic of South Sudan, IOM South Sudan and partners, commenced entry and exit screening at Juba International Airport and other points of entry, including Nimule and Lasu -Libogo. Thanks to funding from the EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid

03/06/2026

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