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This new school in Bazumburu, Western Equatoria, was built by UNMISS peacekeepers, ably assisted by the villagers.
Under the branches of an ancient tree in Bazumburu, children gather together, excited and eager to hear the wise words of their teacher.
Vehicles and water tanks were part of the UNMISS donation to the COVID-19 taskforce in Aweil.
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has delivered an ambulance, two other vehicles and two water tanks to assist the work of the Northern Bahr el Ghazal State COVID-19 Taskforce Committee.
Face masks made by internally displaced tailors in Bentiu have been sold and delivered to UNMISS.
How can one make a living while at the same time contributing to the welfare of others in times of a global COVID-19 pandemic?
Young activists in Bor being trained on COVID-19 awareness, becoming ready to educate others.
Training young social workers and activists on COVID-19 prevention, thus turning them into trainers of others, is one way in which the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and its field office in Bor continues to support the nation’s
Briefing the UN Security Council on the situation in South Sudan.
Madame President and Council Members.
Thank you for the opportunity to brief you on the situation in South Sudan.
UNMISS Chief David Shearer briefing the UN Security Council on the situation in South Sudan.
Juba, 23 June 2020: The impact of COVID-19 risks undermining the fragile health system in South Sudan, causing the death of many more people from preventable health problems than the virus itself, said the Special Representative of the Secretary
UNMISS Protection of Civilians (PoC) Sites Update No. 283 - 12 -18 June
A joint UNMISS patrol handing over face masks to the COVID-19 taskforce in Tambura, Western Equatoria.
As part of its support to the state-led fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has handed over 500 re-usable face masks to the taskforce combatting the virus in Tambura County in Western Equatoria.
One of the biggest challenges faced by health authorities around the world is finding a safe space to isolate, monitor and treat patients suffering from COVID-19.
“We did not have an ambulance before. This ambulance is going to bring a lot of changes to how we operate here. Now we can go out to the counties and directly respond to COVID-19 cases.”