02/06/2026
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๐๐ฎ๐๐, ๐๐/๐๐/๐๐๐๐ โ Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs, Hon. Adut Kiir, on Tuesday visited the National Public Health Institute (NPHI) alongside Minister of Health Hon. Luke Thompson to assess South Sudan's preparedness against the threat of Ebola.
During the visit, health officials thanked Hon. Adut Kiir for her support through the ASK Foundation, particularly during the recent cholera outbreak in Pibor, where the foundation donated critical medical supplies. They also acknowledged the contributions of UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Partners welcomed the Envoy's visit as a demonstration of government commitment and highlighted challenges facing preparedness efforts, including logistical constraints. They further called for stronger border control measures to prevent the spread of Ebola into South Sudan, noting that the latest strain is highly contagious and can initially be mistaken for diseases such as malaria.
Minister of Health Hon. Luke Thompson said President Salva Kiir Mayardit is fully aware of the Ebola threat and its implications for national security, assuring that the government will actively support preparedness efforts.
Hon. Adut Kiir reaffirmed that health remains a top priority under her special programs, emphasizing the need for civic education, public awareness, and personal responsibility in preventing disease outbreaks. She also stressed the importance of building strong institutions capable of responding to future health emergencies.
To support preparedness efforts, the Envoy donated vehicles to strengthen logistics and facilitate the transportation of medical supplies across the country.
She later toured the Infectious Diseases Unit (IDU) in Jebel, where she was briefed on the facility's readiness to manage potential Ebola cases. The Envoy commended health workers for their dedication and assured them of her continued support.
Hon. Adut Kiir concluded by calling for long-term investment in public health systems and expressed hope that South Sudan remains free of Ebola cases.
