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South Sudan Launches R21 Malaria Vaccine Rollout to Protect Children

In a historic move to combat the devastating impact of malaria, the Ministry of Health, in partnership with UNICEF and the World Health Organization and Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, today launched the nationwide rollout of the R21 malaria vaccine…

Funding disbursed to boost vaccine access in humanitarian and fragile settings

The funding will enable international and local civil society organisations to complement public health service efforts by accessing communities not reached by government services, such as in cross-border settings and conflict zones, across the…

South Sudan launches major push on measles vaccination

The Ministry of Health, South Sudan, in partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, WHO and other key partners, has launched a nationwide measles vaccination campaign. The campaign aims to vaccinate more than 2.7 million children aged 6-…

South Sudan committed to polio vaccination campaign in its remote areas

South Sudan has reignited the drive to vaccinate its children against the polio virus.

Oral Cholera Vaccine saving lives in South Sudan

While South Sudan has been declared cholera-free, it is an ongoing battle to keep things that way.

South Sudan launches mandatory testing and vaccination

There are differing views on whether mandatory testing and vaccinations will improve COVID-19 vaccine uptake.

More deliveries equals more demand for vaccines in South Sudan

With COVAX stepping up deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines in South Sudan, there is a steady increase in demand for the jab.

South Sudan’s polio vaccination campaigns are bearing fruit

South Sudan has systematically implemented campaigns to eradicate polio in the country. Hard-working vaccinators are striving to keep it that way.

Reaching communities with immunisation in South Sudan

To reach zero-dose children in conflict states like South Sudan, social mobilisers like Nyok Daniel are crucial to winning the trust and support of local communities.

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