The Madhol Hospital in Awiel East County, South Sudan, recently opened to improve local healthcare access. Funded by the UAE, it aims to serve as a primary referral hospital for Northern Bahr el Ghazal. Key figures, including Governor Mawut and WHO officials, emphasized the urgency of addressing health challenges exacerbated by conflict. International collaboration is critical to enhancing healthcare services in the region.
South Sudan recently celebrated the opening of the Madhol Hospital in Awiel East County, a significant advancement in healthcare access for the local community. Chief Amet Mabior Yel, a 72-year-old local leader, expressed his joy at the facility’s proximity, marking it as a historic moment. For years, residents faced difficult journeys to obtain healthcare, but this new hospital promises to alleviate those burdens significantly.
The health care system in South Sudan is characterized by fragility, with limited resources and frequent disease outbreaks, further strained by ongoing conflicts in Sudan. The Madhol Hospital aims to serve as a primary referral center for Northern Bahr el Ghazal, catering to the pressing health needs of the population.
Constructed with funding from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and located just 64 kilometers south of the Sudan border, Madhol Hospital is expected to play a crucial role in delivering essential healthcare services. Governor Simon Ober Mawut emphasized the facility’s importance in light of a significant influx of refugees and returnees fleeing conflict.
The State Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, His Excellency Shreikh Shakhbout Nahyan Al Nahyan, reiterated his country’s commitment to enhancing healthcare collaboration in South Sudan. He expressed intentions to implement projects that provide health services aligned with international standards, benefiting local communities profoundly.
Dr. Karamagi, WHO Representative for South Sudan, recognized the inauguration as a substantial boost to the country’s health system, highlighting the essential partnership between South Sudan and the UAE. He reiterated WHO’s commitment to collaborate on enhancing healthcare infrastructure and responding to health emergencies in the country.
The ongoing Sudan conflict has precipitated a significant refugee crisis, with Northern Bahr el Ghazal and surrounding regions facing increased healthcare demands. Collaborative efforts from WHO and health authorities aim to address these challenges by improving disease surveillance and emergency responses, as well as distributing medical supplies and training health care workers in critical areas of disease prevention and control.
The inauguration of the Madhol Hospital represents a pivotal improvement in healthcare accessibility for South Sudanese citizens and refugees. This initiative underscores the vital role of international partnerships, particularly with the UAE, in addressing pressing health issues. Enhanced healthcare infrastructure and improved health service delivery will be essential in supporting the increased demand due to the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Original Source: www.afro.who.int
