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 of the Service Cluster, and other distinguished dignitaries.
During the summit, an Aide Memoire was signed, signaling a joint commitment to support the High Burden High Impact (HBHI) Initiative, a strategic effort to end malaria in South Sudan.
On behalf of NASOSS, Malaria Youth Champions, and civil society organizations across the country, Peter Garang Ngor was honored to represent the CSOs as an accountability partner to the Ministry of Health. This recognition underscores the critical role civil society(CSOs) plays in improving the quality of health service delivery and advancing the fight against malaria.
Key Highlight
- Historic Commitment: Signing of the Aide Memoire to support the HBHI Initiative.
- High-Level Attendance: Participation of the Vice President, Ministers, WHO & UNICEF representatives, and other dignitaries.
- Civil Society Recognition: NASOSS and other CSOs formally acknowledged as accountability partners to the Ministry of Health.
- Youth Engagement: Inclusion of Malaria Youth Champions in driving community-led malaria interventions.
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“This partnership strengthens the accountability of health programs and highlights the critical role of civil society in improving service delivery. Together, we can achieve a malaria-free South Sudan.”
– NASOSS Representative, Peter Garang Ngor.