When Budgets Decide Who Lives
Article by Dr. Yohanis Riek, a Resident in Surgery and health sector analyst. He writes about healthcare governance, humanitarian, and health systems strengthening. 10 min read Published: Jan 27th, 2026 What South Sudan’s HSTP cuts reveal about power, priorities, and whose health counts A few days ago, a letter was written in Juba. It did […]
NASOSS Launches 2025 Annual Report, Urges South Sudan to Secure Health Future Through Domestic Investment
Juba, South Sudan – November 25, 2025 The Network of AIDS and Health Service Organizations of South Sudan (NASOSS) today launched its 2025 Annual Report, titled “Resilience and the Roadmap to Ownership: Securing Health Equity and Domestic Investment in the Face of Crisis”. Launched in Juba during the network’s 7th Annual General Meeting (AGM), the […]
Civil Society Calls for Decisive Action at South Sudan Health Summit 2025
Juba, South Sudan – 5th DEC 2025. The South Sudan Health Summit 2025 concluded under the auspices of H.E. Josephine Joseph Lagu, Vice President of the Republic and Chair of the Service Cluster, and Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, Minister of Health. Over four days, government officials, civil society (CSOs) representatives, and development partners convened to […]
South Sudan Health Summit 2025: Landmark Mortality Report Reveals Crisis as Ministry Launches ‘Save Mothers and Newborns’ Initiative
Juba, South Sudan – The South Sudan Health Summit 2025 concluded with the launch of a suite of pivotal documents, signaling a renewed, evidence-based drive by the Ministry of Health (MoH) to tackle the nation’s severe health challenges and advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The launched reports and the new Ministerial initiative are set to […]
NASOSS Joins High-Level Commitment to End Malaria in South Sudan
Juba, south Sudan Last week, at the South Sudan Health Summit, the Network of AIDS & Health Service Organizations of South Sudan (NASOSS) proudly joined the Ministry of Health, led by Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, alongside representatives from WHO and UNICEF, in a historic event witnessed by H.E. Josephine Joseph Lagu, Vice President and Chair […]
CSO Voice Amplified as NASOSS Representative Speaks at World AIDS Day 2025
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN 1/12/2025 “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response” On behalf of the CSOs/NASOSS and on my behalf, allow me to welcome you today to the Commemoration of World AIDS Day on 1st December 2025. We honor and remember loved ones we have lost and those living with HIV/AIDS in our communities. This day […]
NASOSS Marks the Successful Completion of Its 7th AGM 2025.
The National Network of AIDS Service Organizations of South Sudan (NASOSS) has officially concluded its three-day 7th Annual General Meeting (AGM), under the theme: “Strengthening Community Systems for a Sustainable HIV, TB, Viral Hepatitis, and Malaria Response: Uniting Voices, Driving Impact.” held from 25th–27th November 2025 at the Imperial Plaza Hotel in Juba. The AGM […]
NASOSS Board of Directors Meets Ahead of 7th Annual General Meeting
Juba, South Sudan — 21 November 2025The Network of AIDS and Health Service Organizations of South Sudan (NASOSS) successfully convened it’s Board of Directors meeting today at Imperial Plaza Hotel, Juba, in preparation for the upcoming 7th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled to take place from 25th–27th November 2025. The meeting brought together the NASOSS […]
South Sudan Launches 2025 World AIDS Day: “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response”
Juba, South Sudan – October 31, 2025:The South Sudan AIDS Commission (SSAC) officially launched the 2025 World AIDS Day (WAD) commomeration which is on 1/ December annually, under the global theme “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response.” The event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Health (MoH), UNAIDS, UNDP, the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM), […]
Breaking News: A Major Breakthrough for HIV Prevention in Africa
HIV continues to affect millions of people across Africa — especially young people, women, and key populations. But a new scientific development is offering renewed hope in the fight against the virus. South Africa has made history — becoming the first African nation to register Lenacapavir, a revolutionary twice-yearly injectable drug for HIV prevention. Lenacapavir, […]