President Kiir Considers Egypt’s Bid for AU Deputy Chairperson Position

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This meeting underscores the strengthening diplomatic ties between South Sudan and Egypt, as well as their shared commitment to advancing the African Union's objectives.  President Salva Kiir's reception of Dr. Hanan Morsy's candidacy highlights South Sudan's active role in regional affairs and its support for inclusive leadership within the AU Commission. Dr. Morsy's focus on diversity, inclusivity, and global outreach aligns with the AU's vision for transformative leadership, making her candidacy significant as member states prepare for the upcoming elections in February.  The exchange of goodwill messages between President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and President Kiir further cements the growing cooperation between the two nations.

Cholera Outbreak In Lakes State



Lakes State health officials said that there is rampant cases of Diarrhoeal reported daily at the states hospitals and clinics among young children and adults. 

One of the health officer Mr. James Magok who is infact the public health officer in Lakes State, blames the outbreak because of poor personal hygiene and lack of environmental sanitation. 

Public Health officer Mr. James Magok is urging the public to observe personal hygiene and clean their latrines regularly to avoid the outbreak of Water and Food borne diseases

PAY ATTENTION:  Food borne and waterborne diseases are illnesses caused by bacteria that are present in contaminated food and water sources. Food borne diseases often take the form of “food poisoning,” with vomiting and diarrhea. Waterborne diseases can manifest as either food poisoning or pneumonia, depending on the bacteria involved.

He also advises parents to keep kids away from dust to avoid contracting trachoma disease which affects children always during dry season.

According to UNICEF Diarrhoea is a leading killer of children, accounting for approximately 9 per cent of all deaths among children under age 5 worldwide in 2019. This translates to over 1,300 young children dying each day, or about 484,000 children a year, despite the availability of a simple treatment solution.




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