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, […]
South Sudan Launches Landmark National Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Strategic Plan (2025–2029).
Photo Credit: MoH Communications Juba, South Sudan | 17 October 2025—In a significant stride toward holistic healthcare, the National Ministry of Health today officially launched its first-ever National Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Strategic Plan (2025–2029). This landmark five-year strategy, led by the Ministry of Health with technical support from the WHO – Republic of […]
Without Community Interventions, a vision to end AIDS in South Sudan is endangered!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! Juba-South Sudan–April 15th, 2025 Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press, on behalf of Civil Society and Community Led Organizations contributing towards the realization of AIDS-Free South Sudan, I take this opportunity to thank you for honoring the invitation for the Joint Press Release by the South Sudan HIV/AIDS Commission and Network of […]
NASOSS Celebrates Executive Director’s Graduation from International Program in Public Health Leadership, University of Washington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN — The Network of AIDS and Health Service Organizations of South Sudan (NASOSS) is thrilled to announce a significant milestone for its leadership: the graduation of the Executive Director (ED), Mr. Peter Garang Ngor Ayok, from the highly prestigious International Program in Public Health Leadership (IPPHL) at the University of Washington (UW). Joined by […]
Civil Society Pushes for Bold Health Reforms in Meeting with Health Minister
Juba, South Sudan- August 7th, 2025 Yesterday, a dedicated team of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), led by the Network of AIDS & Health Service Organizations of South Sudan (NASOSS), met with the Minister of Health, Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial. The primary purpose of the high-level meeting was to formally present a comprehensive position paper developed […]
South Sudan’s Health at a Crossroads: Urgent Action Needed!
Juba, South Sudan – July 25, 2025 – South Sudan’s health system is facing a critical juncture. A new position paper, released by the Civil Society Reference Group (CSRG) following their July 24th-25th meeting in Juba, sounds the alarm on declining international funding for HIV, TB, and Malaria responses. The message is clear: sustainable domestic […]
South Sudan CSOs Drive Dialogue on HIV, TB, Malaria and CSS Priorities with Global Fund Country Team
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN – September 19, 2025] – A crucial meeting took place on September 18, 2025, at the NASOSS Secretariat, bringing together the Global Fund Country Team (GF CT), the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM), and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to solidify partnership and chart the future of health programs in South Sudan. Chaired by […]
Significant meeting with the Hon. Dr. Justin Kawac Kawac
Today, the Network of AIDS and Health Service Organizations of South Sudan (NASOSS) had a significant meeting with the Hon. Dr. Justine Kawac Kawac, who chairs the South Sudan AIDS Commission (SSAC). NASOSS presented a position paper that was developed during the Civil Society Reference Group (CSRG) meeting held just a few weeks prior, on […]