WHO South Sudan Update April to June 2025

• Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Strengthening / Investing in National Health Systems

• Addressing communicable and non-communicable conditions

Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, conducted a productive one-day official visit to South Sudan, aimed at strengthening health support amid the ongoing multiple emergencies. During the visit, Dr Ihekweazu engaged with key stakeholders, including the Acting Minister of Health, Honorable James Hoth Mai, humanitarian partners led by Marie Helene Verney, Acting UN Humanitarian Coordinator, and Timo Olkkonen, European Union Ambassador to South Sudan. The visit marked a significant step forward in WHO’s partnership with South Sudan and development partners in addressing urgent health needs. WHO is supporting the Ministry of Health in delivering health services at all levels including with provision of direct operational support: deploying rapid response teams, prepositioning medical supplies, coordinating outbreak response, and working side by side with national and humanitarian partners. WHO also train health workers and the community to deliver health services in hardto-reach areas. Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa visits South Sudan to strengthen health support.

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