Lakes State Ministry of Health

Today, Hon. Dr. Jacob Akuochpiir Achuoth Minister of Health – Lakes State, officially received 3,000 bottles of anti-malarial medicines for children under five years of age, a decisive step toward reducing the malaria burden across our state.
This intervention is implemented under the leadership of H.E. Maj. Gen. Madhang Majok Meen, Governor of Lakes State, in line with the Government’s policy to strengthen primary healthcare, protect vulnerable populations, and improve access to essential medicines.
The strategic partnership support from Real Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. reflects the growing confidence and power of public private collaboration
and meaningful of social cooperate responsiblity demonstrates that strong leadership and credible institutions attract meaningful partnerships. Under the direction of the State Ministry of Health, we are reinforcing reliable supply chains and ensuring that essential medicines reach every facility and every child in need.

We commend CUAMM our implementing partner for ensuring effective last-mile distribution ( LDM) will cover Rumbek State Hospital, Yirol and Cueibet County Hospitals, and PHCCs based on the approved allocation plan and facility workload ensuring equity, efficiency, and accountability.

Malaria remains a public health priority. Through coordinated government leadership and strategic partnerships, Lakes State is advancing child survival and strengthening institutional service delivery.

Ministry of Health
Information Desk

Greetings, our able Minister, Dr. Jacob Kok.

𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 24, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓- Hon Dr Jacob Akuochpiir Achuoth has returned to Juba after he participated as a panelist in a conference organized by Health Initiative South Sudan ( HISS) in Hamburg - Germany
Hon Minister Dr Kok held several productive meetings with various development partners, who pledged their support for South Sudan in the critical areas of maternal and child healthcare. This represents a significant commitment and strides to improving maternal and child health outcomes.
On capacity Building programs he successfully negotiated agreements with private donors to support capacity building within our healthcare system. Specifically, we agreed to facilitate the training of three medical doctors from Lakes state abroad in Ethiopia as a pilot program commencing this year through the Health Initiative South Sudan Germany and expect to increase the number of supported doctors gradually each year.
We also received generous donations of medical equipment, including gastroscope instruments, sterilization equipment for the operating theatre, anesthesia machines, and assorted surgical instruments. These donations will significantly enhance our ability to provide safe and affordable surgical care to our communities.

Ministry of Health Desk
Lakes state-Rumbek

Hon Dr Jacob Akuochpiir Achuoth has participated in an event in Hamburg - Germany 🇩🇪 as a gesture of appreciation for productive cooperation between State Ministry of Health and Health initiative South Sudan Hamburg - Germany . The purpose of this event was to introduce the humanitarian work that Health Initiative South Sudan has been doing in South
Sudan. Specially the outreach campaign that has been conducted in cooperation with Lakes State Ministry of Health at Rumbek State Hospital in November 2024
In remak by minister Hon Dr Kok recognized the vital importance of maternal and child health care services the Health initiative South Sudan programs have been instrumental in ensuring that mothers and their children receive the essential medical attention they deserve. The initiatives put in place to promote safe facility deliveries, prenatal care, maternal health education are saving lives and lifting families out
of adversity. Each healthy newborn and every empowered mother stands as a testament to the
impact of your hard work.
Hon Dr Kok also emphasized not to overlook the critical role of capacity building by equipping and training our healthcare professionals with the latest knowledge, innovation and practical skills, and ensuring no mother dies while giving birth.
South Sudan has the highest maternal mortality rates 1223 deaths per 100000 live births, therefore we need to strengthen our health facilities to deliver care that meets the healthcare quality standards.
Furthermore we call for Development partners for humanitarian assistance to South Sudan after the Global fund budget cuts by USAID to Support HiV/ AIDS, Malaria and TB more funds to address the gaps in health care services in South Sudan and in particularly Lakes State.
H.E Ambassador Gum Dominic Mathiok Head of Mission of South Sudan embassy in Germany 🇩🇪 emphasized the role of Government to facilitate all the humanitarian assistance to South Sudan and he encouraged all the humanitarian organizations to work together with the government for peace and prosperity of people of South Sudan.
Dr Diana Joseph Mathubier the chairwoman of Health Initiative South Sudan Germany 🇩🇪 underscored the need to continue the collaboration with ministry of health to promote health care of people of South Sudan
Dr Joseph also expressed her appreciation to the leadership of the country and acknowledged the efforts of the Government of South Sudan 🇸🇸 to improve health sector. She promised several projects in pipeline such as surgical outreaches and capacity building for healthcare workers to reduce the maternal and neonatal mortality rate in the country.
Ministry of Health Desk
Lakes State- Rumbek

Lakes state Ministry of Health in partnership with Health Initiative South Sudan in Germany 🇩🇪- Hamburg has successfully completely renovated Maternity unit ( Labour Ward ) in Rumbek state Hospital , was funded by Health initiative South Sudan Germany 🇩🇪and will be inaugurated soon by The Governor of Lakes state H.E Lt.Gen Rin Tueny Mabor .
Health Initiative South Sudan has also donated medical equipments including (hydraulic delivery couches 3 units) and surgical instruments to enhance surgery in Rumbek State Hospital
The Ministry aims to provide effective quality healthcare services close to the family as possible and promote safe facility delivery to reduce maternal mortality rates This ensures equity of access to health service delivery.

Minister of Health Desk
Lakes state - Rumbek

South Sudan 🇸🇸 is currently facing a cholera
outbreak.

The update state #

1- cumulative active 29 cases , 19 in Yirol East and 8 in Yirol west Awerial 1
2- cumulative Number of deaths 3 cases 1 in Yirol west 1 in Yirol East, 1 in Awerial

Notice: No new case reported for the last 72 hours all patients are fully recovered and discharged 29 patients.

In greater Rumbek no case confirmed yet but we are monitoring the situations , strengthening the surveillance and providing awareness to the communities.

# South Sudan 🇸🇸

Today 27/ 12 / 2024 is the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
Effective preparedness is key to building resilient health systems.
Lakes state ministry of health in response to Cholera outbreak in Yirol East county
Rapid Response team (RRT) visited Malek phayam , villages Lang- Matot , Thian and Becui
SMoH, CHD of Yirol East and partners are working to curb the spread of cholera by providing of accurate information , creating awareness to protect and case management, consrsupport high risk communities .
In streamline with state Ministry of health agendas leave no one behind The Rapid response teams also distributed to Becui fisherman’s camp ( no network coverage) with medical supplies ( cholera kits )and IPC kits , Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS) and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Materials to draw attention to information about the Cholera outbreak .
Ministry of health Desk
Lakes state-Rumbek

This festive season as we celebrate the joy and warmth of Christmas in Lakes state
Let us also prioritize our health and the well- being of our loves ones and our communities
State Ministry of Health in fighting against cholera outbreak in Lakes State encouraged the the Public to stay safe by practicing healthy habits such as good hygiene, eating balanced meals, drinking safe water, exercising regularly, avoid excessive drinking alcohol and smoking 🚬 and going to nearest health facility if feeling unwell

Emergency referral ( ambulances 🚑 services) directory ;
Notice : operates a 24/7 free 🚑 ambulance service, ensuring that immediate and reliable medical assistance reaches those facing emergencies in lakes state.
Rumbek Center County
Emergency Referral Call Center (ERCC) Location: Rumbek State Hospital 🚑
ERCC phone-line ☎️ : 092-445-6317
Cueibet County
Emergency Referral Call Center (ERCC) Location :
Cueibet County Hospital 🚑
ERCC phone -line ☎️ : 092-497-8481
Rumbek East County
Emergency Referral Call Center (ERCC) Location:
Aduel Primary Healthcare Center 🚑
ERCC phone -line ☎️ : 092-755-4412
Rumbek North County
Emergency Referral Call Center( ERCC) Location:
Maper Primary Healthcare Center 🚑
ERCC phone -line ☎️ : 092-745-0901
Wulu County
Emergency Referral Call Center (ERCC)Location:
Wulu Primary Healthcare Center 🚑
ERCC phone- line ☎️ : 092-045-9011
Yirol West County
Emergency Referral Call Center (ERCC)Location:
Yirol county Hospital 🚑
ERCC phone - line ☎️ : 092-901-3320
Yirol East County
Emergency Referral Call Center (ERCC ) Location :
Nyang Primary Healthcare Center 🚑
ERCC phone line ☎️ : 0928443695
Awerial County
Emergency Referral Call Center ( ERCC)Location :
Bunagok Primary Healthcare Center 🚑
ERCC phone-line ☎️ : 092-717-9260

Ministry of Health Desk
Lakes State - Rumbek

South Sudan 🇸🇸 is currently facing a cholera
outbreak.
On 20 /12 / 2024 Lakes state Ministry of Health has declared cholera outbreak in Yirol west, Yirol East and Awerial counties

The cholera update
1- cumulative Number of PCR 1 positive test confirmed
2- cumulative active cases 12 , 7 in Yirol East and 5 in Yirol west
3- cumulative Number of deaths 3 cases 1 in Yirol west 1 in Yirol East, 1 in Awerial

In greater Rumbek no case confirmed yet but we are monitoring the situation

Kindly Follow these simple prevention tips to stay safe and healthy!

HOW TO PREVENT CHOLERA

1- Wash your hands with Soap under safe running water before eating, cooking,or after using toilet .
2- Food -Tea vendors should wash cups , plates and cutlery with Soap and safe water before use .
3- Food vendors should always cover their food.
4- Throughly wash fruits and vegetables before eating.
5- Eat hot steaming food, avoid cold food.
6 - Drink safe water, if you don’t have access to potable water , boiled water before drinking
7- If you have acute diarrhea, Drinks ORS+ Zinc and Visit the nearest health facility immediately

Let’s join hands to protect ourselves,our loves ones and our communities
# South Sudan 🇸🇸 #