AGP Executive Report

Ebola Readiness: South Sudan has no confirmed cases, but Kenya’s third Bundibugyo Ebola case has heightened concern. Fifteen South Sudanese counties are priority areas; preparedness has improved, though infection control, treatment and logistics remain weak. Polio Vaccination: Morobo County has begun a four-day campaign for children under five, part of the national response to two circulating polio strains. Emergency Care: Torit has returned two ambulances and a doctors’ pickup to service after nearly two years, restoring referrals for patients in the area. Support for Survivors: A four-year EU- and Germany-funded project says it provided medical and psychosocial support to more than 12,300 people affected by sexual and gender-based violence. Blood Supply: The South Sudan Red Cross is urging voluntary donations to ease shortages at health facilities. Hunger and Nutrition: WFP says 7.8 million people struggle to find enough food, including 2.2 million children needing urgent nutrition support, as aid funding dwindles.

Blood Supply: South Sudan Red Cross is urging voluntary donations to ease persistent shortages in health facilities, supporting the National Blood Transfusion Service’s efforts to mobilise donors. Community Care: Rwandan peacekeepers provided free medical care to more than 900 people in South Sudan. A Chinese medical team also held an outreach clinic in Juba for students and vulnerable residents. Food and Nutrition: WFP says 7.8 million people struggle to find enough food, including 2.2 million children needing urgent nutrition support, as aid funding shrinks. A Juba women-led business is building local food supply by processing oilseeds and linking 90 farmers to markets. Ebola Readiness: South Sudan’s Ebola task force has created a committee to mobilise funding and supplies for preparedness, including surveillance, treatment, infection control and safer water and sanitation. Health Access: A recent report says 1.2 million South Sudanese need mental health support, underscoring the need to strengthen services nationwide.

Community Care: Rwandan peacekeepers provided free medical care to more than 900 people, while a Chinese medical team held a clinic in Juba for students and nearby residents facing barriers to care. Ebola Readiness: South Sudan’s task force has formed a committee to mobilise funding and supplies for surveillance, treatment, infection control and cross-border preparedness against Bundibugyo Ebola. Hunger and Nutrition: WFP says 7.8 million people struggle to find enough food, including 2.2 million children and 1.2 million pregnant and breastfeeding women needing urgent nutrition support; shrinking funds threaten assistance. A new report also places South Sudan among the 10 countries with the most acute hunger, with more than half the population facing severe food insecurity. Clean Water: Save the Children says water-supply work in Kapoeta East has reached more than 4,000 households, while disease-prevention activities reached over 15,000 people.

Community Care: A Chinese medical team held a free outreach clinic at the University of Juba, treating students and nearby residents who struggle to afford care. Ebola Readiness: South Sudan’s national task force has formed a resource mobilisation committee to identify funding and supplies for surveillance, isolation, infection control and other response needs. Medical Partnerships: Talks with South Korean partners are exploring pharmaceutical cooperation, access to medical products and training to strengthen the health workforce. Clean Water: Save the Children says water supply work has reached more than 4,000 households in Kapoeta East, alongside hygiene and waterborne-disease prevention activities.

Clean Water: Save the Children says water-supply work has reached more than 4,000 households in Kapoeta East, while hygiene and disease-prevention activities have reached over 15,000 people. Ebola Preparedness: The outbreak in the DRC has passed 9,000 confirmed cases. The World Bank has pledged $93 million for response and regional preparedness, including in South Sudan; the outbreak reports do not confirm cases in South Sudan. Food Security: UN agencies warn South Sudan is among countries facing acute hunger, as climate shocks and looming El Niño-related risks threaten livelihoods. Livestock and Nutrition: FAO says better animal health, dairy production and market access can strengthen pastoral incomes and food security, and has provided milk cans and deworming medicine to cattle keepers. Food Safety: South Sudan’s upgraded central laboratory in Juba can now test cereals and other products for contaminants, helping identify risks to consumers.

Ebola Preparedness: South Sudan remains on heightened alert after Kenya reported an imported Bundibugyo Ebola case; no cases have been reported in South Sudan, and the US has extended travel restrictions covering the country for another 30 days. Hunger Crisis: A new UN warning names South Sudan among four hunger hotspots at risk of starvation as conflict, extreme weather and limited aid deepen food insecurity. Mental Health: About 1.2 million people in South Sudan need mental health support, but only around 1% receive services, according to WHO figures. In Yei, officials have recorded 448 mental health cases and 748 epilepsy cases this year. Better Local Care: Lab equipment is being installed at 40 hospitals and health centres; 36 facilities had received equipment and staff training by September. Obstetricians are also urging blood donation and stronger action to prevent postpartum bleeding, a leading cause of maternal deaths.

Ebola Alert: The US has renewed a 30-day entry restriction for foreign nationals recently present in South Sudan, Uganda or the DRC, citing regional Ebola risks. Mental Health: About 1.2 million people in South Sudan need mental health support, but only around 1% receive services, according to WHO figures. Local Diagnostics: New laboratory equipment is reaching 40 hospitals and health centres; 36 facilities had installed equipment and trained staff by September, helping patients get tests closer to home. Food and Floods: South Sudan is among countries facing a high risk of catastrophic hunger, while ongoing floods have destroyed crops and left some communities struggling to find food. Maternal Care: Obstetricians in Juba are promoting blood donation and awareness of postpartum bleeding, a leading cause of maternal deaths.

Mental Health: About 1.2 million people in South Sudan need mental health support, but only around 1% receive services, according to WHO. In Yei, health authorities have recorded 448 mental health cases and 748 epilepsy cases this year; most patients remain in treatment. Laboratory Services: Equipment is being installed at 40 health facilities to bring testing closer to patients. By September, 36 sites had received equipment and staff training, with 125 laboratory technicians trained. Maternal Health: Obstetricians in Juba are promoting blood donation and awareness to help prevent postpartum haemorrhage, a leading cause of maternal deaths. A two-day donation drive was held at Juba Teaching Hospital on October 5–6. Emergency Care: Clashes in Lakes State left dozens dead and wounded. Rumbek State Hospital received more than 50 injured people, overwhelming staff.

Rumbek Clashes: Fighting between rival groups killed about 70 people and overwhelmed Rumbek State Hospital, which received more than 50 wounded patients; the toll remains preliminary. Ebola Alert: South Sudan reports no cases but has tightened surveillance after Kenya confirmed an imported case. The DRC outbreak, now the second largest on record, has passed 8,600 cases, with new hotspots near South Sudan’s border. Hunger and Health Services: OCHA says 40.9 million people in East Africa face crisis-level hunger. In South Sudan, aid cuts have closed two-thirds of health centres in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, while only 11% of health facilities nationwide are fully functional. New Care: UPDF has opened a laboratory, operating theatre, antenatal room and dental unit at its Bilnyang headquarters, serving troops and nearby communities.

Medical Facilities: UPDF has opened a laboratory, operating theatre, antenatal room and dental unit at its Bilnyang headquarters, with services intended for nearby South Sudanese communities as well as personnel. Ebola Readiness: South Sudan reports no confirmed cases but has raised its alert and surveillance after Kenya confirmed an imported Bundibugyo Ebola case. Public Health Capacity: The US CDC closed its South Sudan office on October 1 after two decades of work, including support for HIV services and the national emergency operations centre. The closures come amid wider health-system strain: only 11% of facilities are fully functional, and aid cuts have forced many centres in Northern Bahr el Ghazal to close. Eye Care: The Health Ministry has launched a five-year plan and a new training curriculum for ophthalmic clinical officers to improve care and prevent avoidable blindness.

Medical Access: UPDF has opened a laboratory, operating theatre, antenatal room and dental unit at its Bilnyang headquarters, with services also intended for nearby communities. Ebola Preparedness: South Sudan has put its health system on high alert after Kenya confirmed an imported Bundibugyo Ebola case. No cases have been confirmed in South Sudan; border surveillance and screening have been stepped up. Eye Care: The Health Ministry launched a five-year plan and a new training curriculum for ophthalmic clinical officers, aiming to expand services and prevent avoidable blindness. Cancer Treatment: Survivors and families are urging the government to establish a cancer centre, saying patients must travel abroad for treatment at great cost. Health System Capacity: The U.S. CDC closed its South Sudan office on October 1; the agency had supported HIV services and helped establish the country’s public health emergency operations centre. Humanitarian Support: Mission Aviation Fellowship is shifting resources to South Sudan and Chad as they receive people displaced by Sudan’s war.

Ebola Alert: South Sudan reports no confirmed cases but has placed its health system on high alert after Kenya’s imported Bundibugyo Ebola case. Officials say border screening is under way and eight isolation units are ready; new hotspots have emerged in eastern DR Congo, including near South Sudan’s border. Humanitarian Response: Mission Aviation Fellowship is shifting resources toward operations in South Sudan and Chad as people flee Sudan’s war; about 600,000 Sudanese refugees have crossed into South Sudan, according to UNHCR figures cited by the group. Health Capacity: The US CDC closed its South Sudan office on October 1 after two decades. The agency helped establish the country’s public-health emergency operations centre and supported HIV services. Local Access: Yei County plans to renovate and reopen Pokula’s primary health unit, closed since 2016, and deploy community health workers; residents currently travel about 22 miles for care. Specialist Care: South Sudan launched a five-year eye-care plan and training curriculum to tackle preventable blindness. Cancer survivors also urged the government to establish a treatment centre, as patients must travel abroad for care.

Ebola Preparedness: South Sudan says it has no confirmed cases, but has raised its alert and stepped up surveillance after Kenya reported an imported Bundibugyo Ebola case. The outbreak in neighbouring DR Congo has caused thousands of deaths, with new hotspots near South Sudan’s border. Public Health Surveillance: The U.S. CDC closed its South Sudan office on Oct. 1 after two decades of work, including support for HIV services and the country’s public health emergency operations centre. The closure raises concerns about outbreak detection and response capacity. Eye Care: The Health Ministry launched a five-year plan and a new training curriculum for ophthalmic clinical officers to expand services and prevent avoidable blindness. Cancer Treatment: Survivors and families are urging the government to establish a cancer centre, saying patients must travel abroad for care at high financial and emotional cost. Health Service Gaps: Only 11% of South Sudan’s health facilities are fully functional, while aid cuts have forced two-thirds of health centres in Northern Bahr el Ghazal to close.

Ebola Alert: South Sudan says it has no confirmed cases but is on high alert after Kenya reported an imported Bundibugyo Ebola case. Kenyan authorities have identified 57 contacts and quarantined 10 as they try to stop further spread. Public Health Capacity: The US CDC has closed its South Sudan office, ending a two-decade presence that supported HIV programmes and helped establish the country’s emergency operations centre. Eye Care: The Health Ministry launched a 2026–2030 plan to expand eye services and train ophthalmic clinical officers, aiming to prevent avoidable blindness. Cancer Care: Survivors and families are urging the government to establish a cancer treatment centre, saying patients must travel abroad at great financial and emotional cost. Mental Health: The ICRC says one in five people may experience mental health problems after conflict and is urging sensitive reporting and greater support.

Ebola Alert: The outbreak in DR Congo is easing in some areas, but new hotspots have emerged near South Sudan. Juba says no cases have been confirmed locally, while border surveillance is on high alert after Kenya reported an imported case. Eye Care: The Health Ministry launched a five-year plan and a new training curriculum for eye-care officers to expand services and prevent avoidable blindness. Trauma Care: Conflict is pushing demand for emergency surgery beyond the capacity of already fragile hospitals, with ICRC-supported teams treating a steady flow of wounded patients. Cancer Services: Survivors are urging the government to establish a treatment centre, saying patients must travel abroad at great personal cost. Mental Health: The ICRC says one in five people may experience mental health problems after conflict and is urging better support and less stigma.

Ebola Alert: South Sudan has put its health system on high alert after Kenya confirmed an imported Bundibugyo Ebola case. No cases have been reported in South Sudan, but officials cite cross-border movement and new outbreak hotspots near the border. Eye Care: The Health Ministry launched a 2026–2030 plan to expand eye services and train ophthalmic clinical officers, targeting preventable blindness. Cancer Care: Survivors urged the government to establish a treatment centre, saying patients are forced abroad for costly care; the health minister says hundreds die from cancer each year. Health System Strain: Only 11% of the country’s health facilities are fully functional, while aid cuts have closed two-thirds of health centres in Northern Bahr el Ghazal. Mental Health: The ICRC says one in five people may experience mental health problems after conflict and urged more sensitive reporting and community support.