By Pilar Martin | Philantropy manager
Eleven years after gaining independence in 2011, South Sudan remains mired in deteriorating humanitarian conditions. The country experienced relative peace until December 2013 when internal conflict erupted between the government and the opposition. The situation deteriorated further in 2016, leading to massive population displacements, especially in Jonglei State. This conjuncture is compounded by endemic violence in the region, inter-communal conflicts, accessibility constraints, public health challenges and the effects of climate change that have caused the region to experience extreme flooding and localized droughts in different parts of the country.
South Sudan has one of the poorest health systems and infrastructure in the world. Approximately more than half of the country's 2,300 health centers are not functioning, while almost 60% of those that are, rely on the support of humanitarian organizations to continue services.
OUR WORK IN 2022 inluded:
Rehabilitation of 19 health infrastructures.
Training of 52 health professionals (100 men and 52 women).
Raised health awareness among 128,540 people (52,499 men and 76,041 women).
Attended to 17 cases of sexual and gender-based violence.
Lack of funds and safety reasons have forced Medicos del Mundo to maintain operations on hold so, for 2023 no further intervention is planned.
By Pilar Martin | Philantropy manager
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