Breaking News: President Kiir Fires Lam Akol, Appoints Rizik Zachariah as New Minister of Transport

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‎ ‎President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin from his position as the Minister of Transport and appointed Hon. Rizik Zachariah Hassan as his replacement in a presidential decree read on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) on Tuesday evening. ‎ ‎The decree did not specify reasons for Dr. Akol’s removal, but political analysts say the change comes amid mounting concerns over inefficiency and internal wrangles within the Ministry of Transport, particularly over the management of infrastructure projects and transport safety reforms. ‎ ‎Rizik Zachariah, who previously served as the Governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, is a seasoned politician and close ally of President Kiir.  ‎ His appointment is seen as part of a wider government reshuffle aimed at improving service delivery and ensuring loyalty within key ministries as South Sudan heads toward the anticipated national elections. ‎ ‎Dr. Lam Akol, a veteran opposition figure and leader...

PRESIDENT SALVA KIIR TODAY RECEIVED A FULL REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE HEALTH SECTOR IN THE COUNTRY


President Kiir and National Health Minister Hon. Yolanda Awel Deng


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President Kiir has directed the National Health Ministry to double its efforts to deliver quality healthcare services to the people of South Sudan. 

 

President Kiir gave the directives after receiving a comprehensive report from the Minister of Health Yolanda Awel Deng on the health status in the country.


Minister Yolanda also briefed the President on her recent participation in the World Health Assembly meeting in Geneva. 


She called for domestic funding to address the current pressure on the healthcare system, following the influx of returnees and refugees into the country from Sudan.


The Minister called on the public to embrace safer living by maintaining personal hygiene to mitigate cases of cholera as the rainy season begins.


The health sector in the country is facing lots of changes. The country has poor access to health services due to an acute health workforce shortage, inadequate health infrastructure and poor health service utilization, the country has poor health indicators. 


Its maternal, infant and child mortality rates are some of the highest in the world and life expectancy is low, at 56.5 years


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