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Covid-19 worsens the already distressed state of ‘Persons with Disability’ in South Sudan
By Woja Emmanuel Wani and Viola Elias – AFF Cohort 3 fellows South Sudan like other countries is battling to contain the spread of Covid-19 since the world youngest nation registered its first coronavirus case on April 5 2019 through a foreign national that travelled from the Netherlands via Ethiopia capital Addiss-Ababa and later to […]
Sep 20, 20215 min read
COVID-19: Low vaccine uptake coupled with minimal adherence to preventive measures exposes South Sudan to second virus wave
As some countries around the globe fight to contain the outbreak of Covid-19 various waves, South Sudan remains vulnerable to more infections from the expected third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, according to health experts. Recently, the Ministry of Health confirmed the presence of the Delta Covid-19 variant in South Sudan. As part of the […]
Aug 4, 20213 min read
EXPLAINER: Do I need to get tested for COVID-19 if I’m vaccinated?
Author: The Associated Press (AP) Do I need to get tested for COVID-19 if I’m vaccinated? No, you can skip routine testing, with some exceptions. The latest guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says you don’t need to be tested or to quarantine if you’re fully vaccinated, even if you’ve been […]
Jun 28, 20212 min read
Fact Checked: Is Sudanese politician Malik Agar in Uganda to represent South Sudan?
Author: Emmanuel Bida Uganda’s government institution has misfired Sudanese politician Malik Agar as a South Sudanese and a Vice President as well, according to online information found by 211 Check on Wednesday. A tweet by Government of Uganda @GovUganda on Tuesday, 11th May 2021 claimed in a misleading post that Malik Agar is a Vice […]
May 12, 20211 min read
Ministry of Health, Update on COVID-19 Response, 11th Jan 2021
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Ministry of Health, Update on COVID-19 Response, 12th July 2020
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Ministry of Health, Update on COVID-19 Response, 11th July 2020
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Ministry of Health, Update on COVID-19 Response, 10th July 2020
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Ministry of Health, Update on COVID-19 Response, 9th July 2020
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Ministry of Health, Update on COVID-19 Response, 8th July 2020
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Ministry of Health, Update on COVID-19 Response, 7th July 2020
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Ministry of Health, Update on COVID-19 Response, 6th July 2020
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Ministry of Health, Update on COVID-19 Response, 5th July 2020
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Ministry of Health, Update on COVID-19 Response, 4th July 2020
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Ministry of Health, Update on COVID-19 Response, 3rd July 2020
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Ministry of Health, Update on COVID-19 Response, 2nd July 2020
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Ministry of Health, Update on COVID-19 Response, 1st July 2020
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Ministry of Health, Update on COVID-19 Response, 30th June 2020
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Ministry of Health, Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC), COVID-19 Weekly Situation Report for Week 26, 22nd – 28th June 2020
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Ministry of Health, Update on COVID-19 Response, 29th June 2020
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