JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudan’s government on Tuesday said schools will reopen next week following a two-week closure due to extreme heat across the country. The health and education ministries said temperatures were expected to steadily drop with the rainy season set to begin in the coming days. South Sudan in recent years has … Read more
Thus, the EU must opt for impactful solutions that are proven to work. One of these is a breakthrough, a simplified approach to tackling childhood acute malnutrition using Ready-to-Use-Therapeutic-Food — over 90 percent effective in saving lives and 20 percent more cost-effective. The IRC has recently launched a new effort, the Movement Against Malnutrition, to … Read more
A recent cross-party report by MPs underscores the disproportionate impact of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) budget cuts on the most vulnerable populations, particularly in South Sudan. The study highlights the grim reality that girls in the region face a higher likelihood of succumbing to childbirth complications than completing their education. The FCDO, responsible … Read more
