Deadly Pox Outbreak in Rumbek Prisons Sparks Health Emergency in Lakes State

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Lakes State  prison facilities in Lakes State has triggered a major public health emergency, as health authorities confirm that more than 130 inmates have been infected with monkeypox, chickenpox, and smallpox-like illnesses.  ‎ ‎The affected prisons, Rumbek Main Prison and Pachong Prison, are grappling with overcrowding and poor sanitation, making it difficult to contain the spread of the disease. ‎ ‎Since April 17, 2025, health officials have recorded 134 suspected cases, including two confirmed cases of monkey-pox. The situation has prompted urgent intervention from the Ministry of Health and its humanitarian partners Sparks Health Emergency in Lakes State ‎An outbreak of infectious diseases in two prison facilities in Lakes State has triggered a major public health emergency, as health authorities confirm that more than 130 inmates have been infected with monkeypox, chickenpox, and smallpox-like illnesses.  ‎The affected prisons, Rumbek Main Prison and Pachong Prison,...

President Kiir Met With Delegation Of Investors From Canada and United States Of America


The President of the Republic, H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit met with a delegation of investors from Canada and the United States of America who are interested to invest in South Sudan in the areas of real estate, mining, oil refinery, manufacturing of metals, and advisory to financial institutions.

The President met with the business investors from Canada and the United States in a meeting attended by a number of national ministers at the state house on Thursday.

The chairman of CVMR corporation Kamran M khozan  appreciated President Salva Kiir for creating a condusive and friendly environment for investors to come and invest in South Sudan.

Meanwhile South Sudan deputy head mission to United States of America, ambassador Gordon Buay said, the country is peaceful for investors tLo come and invest.

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