Vehicles and water tanks were part of the UNMISS donation to the COVID-19 taskforce in Aweil.
UNMISS donates vehicles and other COVID-19 equipment to Aweil taskforce, doing the environment a favour in the process
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has delivered an ambulance, two other vehicles and two water tanks to assist the work of the Northern Bahr el Ghazal State COVID-19 Taskforce Committee. An incinerator and a waiting…
This new school in Bazumburu, Western Equatoria, was built by UNMISS peacekeepers, ably assisted by the villagers.
UNMISS helps children move from lessons under ancient trees to brand new classrooms in Western Equatoria
Under the branches of an ancient tree in Bazumburu, children gather together, excited and eager to hear the wise words of their teacher. Their only option for education is to attend lessons held out in the open air because…
UNMISS has donated a fire truck, a water tanker and essential protective gear to the fire fighters in the capital Juba.
UNMISS donates trucks and equipment to bolster fire services in Juba
Years of civil war have devastated infrastructure and community services across South Sudan. The lack of adequate fire prevention and fighting services has been a huge problem with large blazes damaging markets, homes and…
Face masks donated by UNMISS makes it possible for people in Yambio to go about their lives and make a living while keeping each other safer from COVID-19.
UNMISS provides face masks to prevent COVID-19 in bustling Yambio markets
The market in Yambio is bustling with activity as people go about their business of selling and buying goods. This community in the Western Equatorian region of South Sudan are well aware of the risk posed by COVID-19 and the…
Radios are useful for making sure that remote communities receive essential information on COVID-19. Solar-powered radios are even better.
Solar-powered radios to battle misinformation on COVID-19 in Eastern Equatoria
In Eastern Equatoria, radio is a crucial way of reaching out to people with essential information on COVID-19 and other important topics, but access to electricity is patchy at best, and batteries are expensive. The solution…
Twic County residents call for more UNMISS support to fight COVID-19
Residents of Twic County, Warrap State are urging the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to increase its assistance in fighting the Coronavirus. They made their call when a team from the peacekeeping mission…
COVID-19 taskforce committee in Torit receives ambulance from UNMISS
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has handed over a vehicle meant to be used as an ambulance to the COVID-19 taskforce committee in Torit. The car will enable safe movement of suspected Coronavirus patients to…
UNMISS and partners have launched an awareness campaign on how to prevent COVID-19 in Western Equatoria.
Interfaith and UNMISS launch COVID-19 awareness in Western Equatoria State
To support the state taskforce efforts against COVID-19, the Interfaith Base-Council for Peace Initiative in Western Equatoria State in partnership with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan last Saturday launched a…
UNMISS holds COVID-19 workshop to keep Wau communities safe
Communities in Wau are beginning to realize the threat posed by COVID-19 with cases of the virus now confirmed in the Western Bahr El-Ghazal region. While the reality is hitting home, many are still not following prevention…
UNMISS renovates COVID-19 Critical Care Center in Bor
The fragile health system across South Sudan is struggling to treat patients with many preventable medical problems let alone to deal with the added burden of COVID-19. In Bor, the lack of functioning medical facilities has…
Ras-Olo community suffer from continuing attacks by armed groups in Western Equatoria
Circling above Ras-Olo in the early morning light, those on-board the United Nations helicopter can’t help but notice the huge potential of the land below. It is lush, fertile, and bursting with newly planted crops which are…
UNMISS trains community influencers to raise awareness on COVID-19 in Eastern Equatoria
“I’m going to protect my community from the spread of COVID-19 by going door to door to raise awareness,” vows James Taban Ben. He is one of 87 youth from Eastern Equatoria who received special training from the United…