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The United States Supports Health Sector Transformation in South Sudan

U.S. funds will be used to procure and deliver maternal and child health kits for host communities, refugees and returnees through health facilities

The American people, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, will contribute $30 million over three years to the $369.5 million multi-donor Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) managed by the World Bank in South Sudan.  Through the HSTP, the United States is pleased to join other health donors committed to…

U.S. Embassy in South Sudan
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United States Health Assistance Delivers Mpox Response and Health Security in South Sudan

This week USAID provided support for the World Health Organization to procure two kits (96 tests each) of advanced polymerase chain reaction tests to aid mpox detection

The upsurge of mpox in a number of countries in the region highlights the need for vigilance and response to emerging disease threats. This week USAID provided support for the World Health Organization to procure two kits (96 tests each) of advanced polymerase chain reaction tests to aid mpox detection. …

U.S. Embassy in South Sudan
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South Sudan: Celebrating International Literacy Day

The U.S. government has provided more than $328 million to help millions of South Sudanese citizens develop foundational literacy and numeracy skills

“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope.”  – Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan. Education and literacy are fundamental human rights.  They open doors to economic opportunities, break cycles of poverty, and enhance personal and societal growth.  They also facilitate effective communication and participation in democratic processes, strengthening community…

U.S. Embassy in South Sudan
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United States (U.S.) Government Donates mpox Test Kits to the National Public Health Laboratory

The United States will continue its support of life-saving medical care for the South Sudanese people

On September 1, the U.S. Embassy delivered 96 kits of mpox reagents to the South Sudan National Public Health Laboratory to ensure rapid testing of suspected mpox cases in South Sudan. The kits were provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Additionally, the U.S Embassy in Juba…

U.S. Embassy in South Sudan
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United States (U.S.) Embassy Statement on the Anniversary of the Death of Christopher Allen

Mr. Allen was a dual U.S. and UK citizen journalist who was shot and killed while covering the conflict in South Sudan

On the seventh anniversary of the death of Christopher Allen on August 26, 2017, we renew our call on the transitional government to conduct a credible investigation into Mr. Allen’s death and to demonstrate the political will to take accountability seriously.  The findings that were announced on March 21 of…

U.S. Embassy in South Sudan
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United States (U.S.) Government Supports Malaria Vaccination in South Sudan

Recommended for children aged six to 18 months, the vaccine will greatly reduce children’s illnesses and deaths from malaria in South Sudan

The U.S. government strengthens its commitment to South Sudan’s expanded immunization program through support of the new malaria vaccine for children.  On July 12, South Sudan became the second African country to introduce the malaria vaccine through health partners.  Recommended for children aged six to 18 months, the vaccine will…

U.S. Embassy in South Sudan
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United States (U.S.) Embassy Statement on World Humanitarian Day

Approximately, 9 million people in South Sudan currently require humanitarian assistance

On World Humanitarian Day, we honor aid workers who have sacrificed their lives to help those affected by humanitarian crises around the globe. Here, in Juba, we recognize in particular the 20 humanitarian workers who have lost their lives in South Sudan over this past year. We express our support for the…

U.S. Embassy in South Sudan
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United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Graduates More than 500 Youth Corps Leaders in Juba

USAID’s Youth Empowerment project collaborated with civil society organizations and volunteer youth trainers targeting 317 females and 265 males, aged 15 to 29

As part of the International Youth Day celebrations, we congratulate 582 South Sudanese youth aged 15-29 who graduated from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Youth Empowerment Activity (YEA) training on August 12 in Juba. USAID’s Youth Empowerment project collaborated with civil society organizations and volunteer youth trainers…

U.S. Embassy in South Sudan
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United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Launches New Health Project to Offer Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Services to Orphans and Vulnerable Children in South Sudan

The five-year project will offer medical services to orphans and vulnerable children living with HIV in addition to delivering income-generating and life skills to economically vulnerable young women

Yesterday, the U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan Michael Adler and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Kate Crawford launched a new USAID-funded health project, Hayatna, which in Arabic means “our lives.” The five-year project will offer medical services to orphans and vulnerable children living with HIV in…

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South Sudan: Statement by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Elizabeth Campbell

The United States is deeply disappointed by the transitional government’s lack of progress toward creating the conditions necessary for genuine and peaceful elections

National Security Council Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Multilateral Affairs Josh Black and I visited Juba, South Sudan from July 16-19 where we met with President Salva Kiir Mayardit, other senior transitional government officials, civil society representatives, United Nations and diplomatic community partners, and humanitarian aid…