The government has commended the UNICEF for its continues support to the transformation of the health sector, following a meeting between the Caretaker Health Minister Dak Duop Bichiok and the UNICEF Representative Nola Skinner, which focused on deepening cooperation between the Ministry of Health and UNICEF. Their discussion also advanced national preparedness against Ebola which has not yet reached South Sudan. The Minister appeals UNICEF to provide the Ministry with ambulances to be deployed along border areas with Democratic Republic of Congo, and Kenya. UNICEF Representative Noala Skinner has reaffirmed UNICEF’s continue commitment to supporting nationwide provision of health services.
